RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02296 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry code (RE) 4C (concealment of juvenile records, 
minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, 
failure to attain a 9.0 reading level as measured by the Air 
Force Reading Abilities Test, or void entry level separation 
without character of service) be changed to allow him to reenter 
the Armed Services. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

When he entered basic training he had no behavior or medical 
problems. While in Basic Military Training he failed the sit-up 
portion of his Fitness Assessment by 6 sit-ups. He entered the 
Get Fit program and while exercising he had a popping sensation 
in his lower back. He was later told he had three birth 
defects: fused vertebrae, a misaligned vertebrae and a 
rudimentary disk. He was also told the conditions were 
disqualifying and that he would not improve. 

 

After he was discharged, he went to his family doctor who also 
took x-rays of his back. He was told he did not have any 
abnormalities in his back. He completed physical therapy and 
his back pain has gone away. He respectfully requests this 
reentry code be changed to enable him to reenter the Armed 
Forces. He was given the wrong information and the resulting 
decision was also wrong. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty and medical documentation. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 November 
2010. 

 

On 1 March 2011, he was notified of his commander’s intent to 
discharge him from the Air Force for Erroneous Enlistment; 
specifically, he did not meet the minimum medical standards to 
enlist. On 1 March 2011, the applicant acknowledged his 
commander’s intent to discharge him. He also acknowledged his 
right to counsel and to submit matters in his behalf: he 
declined both rights. 

 

On 3 March 2011, the applicant was discharged under the 
provisions of AFPD 36-32 Military Separations and Retirements 
for Erroneous Enlistment. His type of separation was entry 
level and his service was uncharacterized. He received a 
reentry code of 4C. He was credited with serving 3 months and 
19 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends approval. SGPS states the separation was 
done in accordance with established policy and administrative 
procedures. Based on the medical report and prognosis, they 
support the RE code change to allow him to reenter military 
service. 

 

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states that although the 
applicant has a RE code of “4C,” he should have been assigned 
the code “2C” (involuntarily separated with an honorable 
discharge; or entry level separation without character of 
service) per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on 
his entry level separation and uncharacterized service. 

 

DPSOA also states that while the AETC/SG does not have the 
authority or an input as to the proper RE code, they are 
qualified to recommend the applicant be given an opportunity to 
be medically screened for reentry based on his current medical 
status; DPSOA supports their recommendation. However, a 
waiverable RE code, which would identify prior circumstances for 
screening, would be more appropriate than circumventing the 
screening and waiver process. 

 

Unless the Board states otherwise, the applicant will be 
provided a corrected DD Form 214 to reflect his RE code as 2C. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 26 August 2011, for review and comment within 30 
days (Exhibit E). 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice warranting 
corrective action. In this respect, DPSOA has opined that the 
applicant’s current RE code of 4C is incorrect and the correct 
RE code is 2C. However, a recent medical evaluation submitted 
by the applicant indicates he does not present the symptoms for 
which he was discharged. AETC/SG has also reviewed this recent 
medical documentation and supports a change of the applicant’s 
RE code that would allow his reentry into military service. We 
agree with the AETC/SG assessment and believe that that the 
circumstances of the case merit changing the current RE code to 
a waiverable code. Whether or not the applicant is successful 
in reentering military service will depend on the needs of the 
service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will 
be allowed to return to any branch of service. Therefore, we 
recommend that his records be corrected to the extent indicated 
below. 

 

4. The applicant's 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 not favorably 
considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the 
time of his discharge on 4 March 2011, he was issued a reentry 
code of 3K. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 
2011-02296 in Executive Session on 1 November 2011 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 25 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 1 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Sep 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair