RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02717
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of KDB which
denotes Hardship and his Reentry (RE) code of 4A which denotes
(approved separation for hardship or dependency reasons) be
changed to a code that will allow him to enlist in the Air
National Guard (ANG).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
At the time of his separation, based on hardship, his mother was
dealing with cancer which required him to travel back and forth
for her care. His mother is fine now and he would like to
enlist in the ANG.
He understood his decision; however, he did not feel he had a
choice but to take care of his mother at the time. He now
believes he can be an asset to the ANG.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement; copies of letters of support; performance
evaluations, and his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his
1 Sep 09 discharge.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 Jul 06 for
a period of four years.
The applicant requested separation for hardship, on 15 Jul 09,
with a separation date effective 1 Sep 09. The discharge
authority approved the applicant's request for separation to be
effective 1 Sep 09. The applicants request for hardship was
based on his mother being diagnosed with cancer and need for
subsequent treatment and constant care.
The applicant was discharged, on 1 Sep 09, by reason of
hardship, with service characterized as honorable, with an RE
code of 4A. He was credited with 3 years, 1 month, and 27 days
of active duty service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, stating, in part, based on the
documentation on file in the master personnel records, the
discharge to include the applicant's discharge code was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of
the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of
discharge authority. The applicant did not submit any evidence
or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the
discharge processing.
The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reiterates his original contentions that he
applied for a hardship discharge to care for his mother during
the time she was battling with cancer.
She has now recovered and he believes his experience as a
firefighter can be utilized at the state ANG unit.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 applicants complete submission, including the letters of
support and recommendations provided in his behalf. In
considering this, we note, at the time a member is separated
from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated
upon the quality of their service and the circumstances of their
separation. The assigned code reflects the Air Forces position
regarding whether or not, or under what circumstances, the
individual should be allowed to reenlist. In his request, the
applicant notes, since his mother is doing better he is now
ready to resume his military career. However, we are not
persuaded the assigned RE code is in error or unjust or that a
correction of the RE code is warranted. Additionally, it is our
understanding, the RE code 4A is a code that can be waived for
prior service enlistment consideration, provided the applicant
meets all other requirements for enlistment under an existing
prior service program, and depending on the needs of the
service. Therefore, in view of the above, and in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-02717 in Executive Session on 29 March 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 27 Sep 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
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