RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03173
INDEX CODE: 100.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed and that her Air Force
Achievement Medal (AFAM) be added to her DD Form 214, Certificate of
Discharge or Release from Active Duty.
_________________________________________________________________
THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was blatantly lied to about her RE code by both the separations office
and the reserve recruiter. They both advised her that the code meant
nothing and would have no bearing on her returning to active duty status.
Now that she would like to return to active status she cannot due to the
code. Had she known, she would have fought for a code that would allow her
reentry.
In support of the appeal, the applicant submitted a copy of her DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 30 Aug 01;
a copy of the orders and citation for the Air Force Achievement Medal,
dated 13 Aug 01 and 30 Aug 01, respectively.
Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 Jul 99 for a four-
year period in the grade of airman basic. On 14 Nov 00, she was promoted
to the grade of airman first class (E-3/A1C).
On 8 Mar 01, applicant requested release from active duty for immediate
transfer to the Air Force Reserve. Her request for separation was due to
pregnancy with an expected delivery date of 11 Oct 01.
On 30 Aug 01, she was released from active duty and transferred to the Air
Force Reserve, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 and was issued an RE
code 3A [First-term airman who separates before completing 36 months (60
months for a 6-year enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known
disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, skill
level, and insufficient total active federal military service (TAFMS)].
Applicant is currently assigned as an Air Force Reserve Individual
Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) as a Dental Assistant Journeyman.
Applicant’s request to add the AFAM to her DD Form 214 will be
administratively corrected by HQ AFPC.
After reviewing the applicable instruction, AFI 36-2606, it appears that
the RE code issued is correct.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. Applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, we are not persuaded that the applicant has been the victim
of an error or injustice. At the time members are separated from the Air
Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their
service and circumstances of their separation. After a thorough review of
the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding
the applicant’s separation, the RE code issued was in accordance with the
appropriate directives. Contrary to the applicant’s belief, we note that
her assigned RE code of 3A is a code that can be waived for prior service
enlistment consideration, provided she meets all other requirements for
enlistment under an existing prior service program, and based on the needs
of the service. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the
relief sought in this application.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be
reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not
considered with this application.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-03173
in Executive Session on 3 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Michelle Grace, Member
Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
CHARLENE BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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