RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03205
INDEX CODE: 100.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 20 APRIL 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 4A (Separated for hardship or
dependency reasons) be changed to a code that will allow him to reenter
military service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he enlisted in the Air Force it was his intent to make it a career.
He had to make a choice between his wife’s health and the Air Force. He
did not qualify for the Palace Chase or Place Front programs and thought
that requesting a discharge was his only option. For the past two years,
his wife has been off all medications except for the treatment of asthma.
Had the physicians correctly treated his wife, he would not have requested
a discharge and would still be in the Air Force. He has been working as a
civilian contractor for the US Army in Iraq. This experience has proven to
both him and his wife that should he be deployed, they would be able to
handle the stresses that come with being deployed.
In support of his request, applicant provides a personal statement, a copy
of his spouse’s statement, doctor’s statements with associated medical
documents and a copy of his early separation request with his DD Form 214.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 11 August 1999. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman having assumed that
grade effective and with a date of rank of 11 December 2001. He received
three Enlisted Performance Reports closing 15 January 2001, 15 January 2002
and 15 January 2003, in which the overall ratings were 5.
Applicant was honorably discharged on 31 October 2003, after serving 4
years, 2 months, and 20 days on active duty. An RE code 4A and a
separation code of KDB (Hardship) was assigned.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAE finds no evidence that the applicant’s RE code was incorrect.
DPPAE states a review of the applicant’s military records reveals an
excellent history of duty performance. The applicant’s commander reported
the applicant as an excellent performer who made significant contributions
to the unit. DPPAE advises that if the Board decides to grant relief, they
recommend the RE code be changed to reflect “3K (Secretarial Authority).”
The DPPAE complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 17 November
2006 for review and comment 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 that would warrant a change to his RE code.
We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility that the RE code which was assigned at the time of
his separation accurately reflects his circumstances at the time of his
separation and evidence has not been provided that would lead us to believe
otherwise. We considered his overall quality of service and the events
which precipitated his discharge and his assertion that should he be
deployed; he and his wife would be able to handle the stresses that come
with deployment. However, based on the available evidence of record and in
the absence of evidence to show the record is in error, we do not find the
above consideration provides an adequate basis to change an RE code which
was proper and correct at the time it was assigned. In view of the above,
we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in 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.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006-03205
in Executive Session on 13 December 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell, III Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
03205 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 2 Nov 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 06.
JAMES W. RUSELL, III
Panel Chair
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