RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03614 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code of 4C (Separated for concealment of 
juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards 
for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void 
enlistments) be changed to an eligible code. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His re-enlistment code should be changed because he only had one 
episode of anaphylaxis. Since this incident at Air Force Basic 
Military Training, on 12 Jan 11, he has not had any other 
allergic reactions. Every day at basic training, he went 
through the same routine and ate the same food, with no other 
incidents occurring. Even though he was told that he was okay 
to return to training by the allergist at Wilford Hall Medical 
Center, he was still separated. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides medical 
documents from his provider to substantiate his appeal. 

 

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 7 Dec 10, 
for a period of six years. 

 

On 14 Feb 11, the squadron commander notified the applicant of 
administrative discharge action for erroneous enlistment. The 
reason for the proposed action was based on a Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, which indicated that the 
applicant should not have been able to join the Air Force 
because of anaphylaxis and it was determined the condition did 
not meet the medical standards to enlist. The commander 
recommended an entry level separation. On that same date, the 
applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification, 


waived his right to consult counsel and to submit statements in 
his own behalf. On 16 Feb 11, the discharge authority approved 
the entry level separation. 

The applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation 
on 17 Feb 11, by reason of “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement 
Standards,” and was issued an RE code of 4C (Separated for 
concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet 
physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 
9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading 
Abilities Test, or void enlistments). He was credited with 
2 months and 11 days of active duty service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial of a change to the RE code, stating, 
in part, that they found the separation process was done in 
accordance with established policy and administrative procedures 
and the applicant does not meet the current medical criteria for 
military duty. 

 

In the discussion of the application, they note he indeed had 
only one reaction while in basic training and denies any further 
episodes after separation in Feb 11. He was evaluated in 
Jun 11, and was found to react to hazelnut, cottonseed, and 
almonds. He was also tested for peanuts, but the results were 
not noted in the letter. A reaction to nuts, especially 
peanuts, even a mild reaction is grounds for disqualification 
from military service as peanuts and peanut by products are used 
in the making of MREs for deployments and field duty. 

 

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends the RE code of 4C be changed to 2C --
"Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation without characterization of service"; as 
required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, chapter 3, 
based on his entry level separation with uncharacterized 
service. The RE code 2C applies to all entry level separations 
without characterization of service regardless of whether the 
discharge is voluntary or involuntary. 

 

DPSOA notes that RE code 2C is required based on the entry level 
separation with uncharacterized service and the applicant does 
not provide any proof of an error or injustice in reference to 
his RE code. Additionally, HQ AETC/SGPS validated the 
applicant's discharge processing and stated the applicant is 
still not medically qualified for military duty and recommended 
denial. Additionally, the applicant requested an 1M, 12, 13, or 
14 RE code; however, AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the United 
States Air Force, states not to separate member's with a 1M and 
12, 13, or 14 are not valid RE codes. The applicant's RE code 


2C is driven by his involuntary entry level separation with 
uncharacterized service. AFPC/DPSOY will provide the applicant 
a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C, 
unless otherwise directed by the board. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 9 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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 to warrant 
changing the applicant’s RE code to a code that would make him 
eligible for reentry into the service. However, we do note that 
the applicant was assigned an incorrect RE code of “4C” and 
should have been assigned RE code “2C.” AFPC/DPSOA has 
indicated they will administratively correct the applicant’s RE 
code to “2C” unless we object. Based on the determination of 
HQ AETC/SGPS that the applicant does not meet current medical 
criteria for military duty, we do not object to DPSOA’s 
correction of the applicant’s RE code to reflect “2C.” We note, 
at the time members separate from the Air Force, they are 
furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality and the 
circumstances of their separation. The applicant’s RE code of 
2C would accurately reflect his involuntary separation with an 
uncharacterized character of service. Therefore, we find no 
basis to favorably consider upgrading the applicant’s RE code to 
an eligible code. 

 

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 issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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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-2011-03614 in Executive Session on 12 June 2012, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jul 01 (sic), w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 18 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Nov 11. 

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

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair