RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00406 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 4C which denotes “Separated for 
concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet 
physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 
reading grade level, or void enlistments” be changed to allow him 
reentry into the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was separated from the military due to a medical history of 
latent tuberculosis (TB). He was told once he finished treatment 
he could return to the military. 

 

He completed his treatment and would like to reenter the 
military. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, a report from his medical provider, and copies of 
various medical documents and military records. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 4 Jan 10, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air 
Force for a period of six years. 

 

On 29 Jan 10, the applicant was notified by his commander that he 
was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for erroneous 
enlistment. The reason for the proposed action was his commander 
received a medical narrative summary, dated 27 Jan 10 that 
indicates the applicant did not meet minimum medical standards to 
enlist. The applicant should not have been allowed to join the 
Air Force because he had latent untreated tuberculosis. 

 

On 29 Jan 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge, and waived his rights to consult with 
legal counsel, and submit statements in his own behalf. 

 


The Air Education and Training Command legal office reviewed the 
case and found it legally sufficient to support the separation. 

 

On 1 Feb 10, the discharge authority approved the separation, and 
on 2 Feb 10, the applicant received an entry-level separation, by 
reason of failed medical/physical standards. He served on active 
duty for 29 days. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends approval. SGPS states the applicant’s 
separation was done in accordance with established policy and 
administrative procedures, and based on a review of his case they 
support changing his RE code to allow him to reenter military 
service. 

 

SGPS states the records provided show the condition he was 
separated for was treated after he separated and was resolved. 
His private provider noted “No latent infection,” and all testing 
was negative. 

 

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant should 
not have been allowed to join the Air Force because he had latent 
untreated TB. Had the Air Force known of this condition at the 
time of the applicant’s enlistment, he would not have been 
allowed to enter into the military. Although the applicant 
states he finished treatment and can return to the Air Force, his 
medical condition does not meet assessment standards. 

 

Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel 
records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code to one that would allow him to reenlist. DPSOA 
clarifies SGPS’s position that they support a change in his RE 
code by stating that SGPS only has the authority to recommend the 
applicant be medically screened for military service based on his 
current medical status, which they too would support based on 
SGPS’s recommendation. 

 

DPSOA notes the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release 
or Discharge from Active Duty reflects an erroneous RE code, and 
based on his entry level separation and uncharacterized service 
the appropriate RE code is “2C.” 

 


DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code will be administratively 
corrected to reflect 2C unless otherwise directed by the Board. 
If the Board is inclined to change the RE code, the only other 
option would be 3K – “Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the AFBCMR 
when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is 
appropriate,” which would still require a waiver from Recruiting 
Services. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 29 Jul 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (Exhibit F). 

 

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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 that would 
warrant relief in this case. After thoroughly reviewing the 
evidence of record, and noting the conflicting recommendations of 
the Air Force offices of responsibility, we are persuaded the 
applicant’s RE code should be changed. Although both AFPC/DPSOA 
and DPSOS recommend denial of relief DPSOA does note the 
applicant’s RE code is in error, and should be 2C; however, based 
on the review and recommendation provided by AETC/SGPS we believe 
his RE code should be changed to 3K, which would afford him the 
opportunity to apply for enlistment in the armed services. We 
note that according to the applicant’s medical provider, the 
applicant’s medical condition has resolved; and we believe 
justice can best be served by changing his RE code to a 
waiverable code that would afford him the opportunity to apply 
for enlistment in the armed services. Our recommendation in no 
way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to the Air Force 
or any branch of the service and any such entrance will be 
contingent upon him meeting the physical enlistment standards of 
the service to which he has applied. Therefore, we recommend 
his records be corrected as indicated below. 

 

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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 on 2 February 
2010 he was separated with a reentry (RE) code of 3K. 


 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00406 in Executive Session on 22 Sep 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

, Panel Chair 

, Member 

, Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 11 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 28 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 26 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Jul 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair