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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02358
Original file (BC-2011-02358.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02358 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) Code of 4B (Exceeding Body Fat Standards) be 
changed so he can reenlist in the Air Force. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His record is not in error or unjust. He is now a teacher and 
role model for young kids, and he would like to lead by example 
and fulfill his responsibilities to the Air Force. He let his 
personal problems jeopardize his military career, but having 
been an outstanding airman while enlisted, he believes he would 
be a great asset. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Forms 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

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

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 11 Mar 98. 

 

On 10 Jul 01, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending him for discharge for failure of the Weight and 
Body Fat Management Program. The applicant had six failures in 
the program, received a Letter of Counseling (LOCs) and two 
Letters of Reprimand (LORs), one with an Unfavorable Information 
File (UIF). The applicant consulted with legal counsel, and 
submitted a statement on his own behalf. On 26 July 01, the 
case was found to be legally sufficient, and 3 Aug 01, the 
discharge authority concurred with the commander’s 
recommendation and directed the applicant be discharged. On 17 
Aug 01, the applicant was honorably discharged for weight 
control failure and was credited with three years, five months, 
and seven days of total active service. 

 


The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibits C. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
error or injustice. The applicant received an involuntary 
discharge on 17 Aug 01 for Weight Control Failure, and received 
an RE Code of 4B for exceeding body fat standards. The 
applicant does not try to prove there is an error or injustice. 
The applicant’s RE code of 4B is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the U.S. Air Force, Table 3.4, based upon being 
separated for Weight Control Failure. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 22 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 
(OPR) 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. 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 


applicant was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with the 
application. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-02358 in Executive Session on 22 February 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jun 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 13 Dec 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Dec 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 



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