RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00198
INDEX CODE: 112.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 JULY 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 4B be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her discharge solely because she once weighed over the standards is
unjust. In addition, it is unfair that she can never return to the
Air Force, especially when she knew people who were 50 plus pounds
over their maximum weight with no medical problems and they are still
in the military.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of her DD Form 214.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 31 March 1999 for a
period of four years. She was promoted to the grade of airman first
class on 30 July 2000. She received one Enlisted Performance Report
(EPR) closing 22 October 2001, in which the overall evaluation was
“4.”
The applicant’s commander notified her that he was recommending
discharge for failure to make satisfactory progress in the Air Force
Weight and Body Fat Management Program (WBFMP). The commander
recommended that applicant receive an honorable discharge based on the
following:
DATE WEIGHT/BODY FAT GAIN/LOSS REMARKS
24 Oct 00 141 lbs/32% Entry into WBFMP
6 Dec 00 147 lbs/34% +3/+2% Letter of
Counseling
9 Jan 01 150 lbs/35% +3/+1% Letter of
Reprimand
27 Mar 01 149 lbs/35% +1/+1% Letter of
Reprimand
10 Oct 01 150 lbs/34% +4/+1% Initiated
Discharge Action
Applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and
after consulting with legal counsel indicated she would not submit
statements in her own behalf. The base legal office reviewed the
case, found it legally sufficient to support separation and
recommended applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge
without probation and rehabilitation. The discharge authority
approved the separation and directed applicant be discharged with an
honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.
Applicant was separated from the Air Force on 1 February 2002 under
the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen
(weight control failure), with an honorable discharge. She had served
2 years, 10 months and 1 day on active duty. She received a
reenlistment eligibility code of 4B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS states that the discharge was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.
The discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority.
Applicant received the correct separation code (JCR - weight control
failure) and reentry code (4B - separated (honorably) for exceeding
body fat standards. Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s
request.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 4 March 2005, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and response within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response.
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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. Evidence has not been provided
showing the applicant’s discharge and the corresponding RE code she
received were erroneous or unjust. Other than her own assertions, the
applicant has provided no evidence leading us to believe the
information in the discharge case file was erroneous, her substantial
rights were violated, or her commanders abused their discretionary
authority. In the absence of such evidence, we have no basis on which
to favorably consider this application.
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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 this application in
Executive Session on 27 April 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. B.J. White-Olson, Panel Chair
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Member
Mr. Albert C. Ellett, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 28 Feb 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 05.
B. J. WHITE-OLSON
Panel Chair
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