RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02406
INDEX CODE: 112.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was told that she was allowed to go back into the military. Her
reentry code says that she is ineligible to reenter. She was discharged
due to height/weight standards.
In support of the appeal, the applicant submits a copy of her discharge
package.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 12 April 2000.
On 24 April 2000, the commander notified the applicant that he was
recommending a discharge for erroneous enlistment. Since the action was
initiated within the first 180 days of service, it was an entry-level
discharge. Basis for the action was applicant’s body fat was at 33 percent
which exceeded the Air Force Standard of 28 percent. On 24 April 2000, the
applicant waived her right to legal counsel and declined to submit
statements. The Discharge Authority approved the discharge on 26 April
2000.
The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman, was separated from the
Air Force on 28 April 2000 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208,
Administrative Separation of Airmen, (Erroneous Enlistment) with an
uncharacterized entry-level separation. She was assigned an RE code of 2C,
“Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level
separation without characterization of service”. She served 17 days of
total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS states that they believe the discharge was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.
Additionally, the discharge was within the discretion of the discharge
authority. An erroneous enlistment is an enlistment that would not have
occurred if the service had known about the applicant’s condition prior to
enlistment and the applicant did not intentionally conceal the condition.
Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of
continuous active service. The Department of Defense determined if an
applicant served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be
unfair to the applicant and the service to characterize their limited
service.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 7 November 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. Although the RE code assigned at the
time of her separation was accurate, we believe the applicant should be
provided the opportunity to apply for enlistment in the armed services.
Applicant will be required to all physical standards as is required by all
individuals. Whether or not she is successful will depend on the needs of
the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that she will be
allowed to return to the Air Force or any branch of the service.
Therefore, we recommend that applicant’s record be corrected to reflect an
RE code of “3K” (Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the Air Force Board for
Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) when no other reenlistment
eligibility code applies or is appropriate).
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating
to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of her discharge on 28
April 2000, she was issued a Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “3K.”
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 17 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. David C. Van GasBeck, Panel Chair
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 03.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, undated.
Exhibit D. SAF/MRBR Letter, dated 7 Nov 03.
DAVID C. VAN GASBECK
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-02406
INDEX CODE: 112.00
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to, be corrected to show that at the time of her
discharge on 28 April 2000, she was issued a Reenlistment Eligibility
(RE) code of “3K.”
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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