RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02117
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, Block 27, Reentry Code be changed from 4L, which denotes
Separated commissioning program eliminee (OTS, AECP, and so
on) to a code suitable for reentry into the armed services as a
pilot.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. He voluntarily separated from the Air Force Academy with a
recommendation for future service from his commanding officer;
however, the RE code 4L disqualifies him for reentry.
2. Cadets who leave the academy automatically receive a RE code
of 4L. It is an injustice because it leads recruiters to
believe he is ineligible for future service, even though there
is no reason he should not be eligible.
3. The issue was discovered after he applied, interviewed, and
was selected as an alternate for a pilot position in the Air
National Guard (ANG). The personnel office requested he get his
RE code changed.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214; USAFA Form 34, Cadet Separation Clearance/Referral,
and other documents in support of his request.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 29 Jun 06, the applicant entered the United States Air Force
Academy (USAFA) as an officer trainee. He was discharged on
20 Jun 08, after serving 1 year, 11 months and 23 days in the
USAFA.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Forces, which is attached at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
USAFA/A1A recommends denial. AIA states changing the
applicants RE code to anything other than 4L would conflict
with current Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force guidance.
The only RE code that applies, by verbiage alone is separated
commissioning program eliminee (OTS, AECP, and so on). Since
the Air Force Academy is a commissioning program, this code is
appropriate regardless of the reason for separation.
Reenlistment codes are used DoD-wide to facilitate reenlistment
in the armed forces. Each accession source has documentation
that can be used to waive the 4L RE code and allow reentry. Air
Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2012, Record of Disenrollment from
Officer Candidate-Type Training--DD Form 785 mandates that
military services use the DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment
from Officer Candidate-Type Training to record information on
individuals disenrolled from an officer candidate training
program. This form provides a recommendation for future officer
training.
The complete A1A evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 23 Sep 11 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a
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. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is again not favorably
considered.
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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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-02117 in Executive Session on 10 Apr 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. USAFA/A1A, Letter, dated 30 Jun 11.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 23 Sep 11.
Panel Chair
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