RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04610 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code of “3K” “Reserved for Use by AFPC or 
AFBCMR” be changed to “1J” Eligible to Reenlist – Elected 
Separation or Discharge. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He wishes to return to military service as a medical officer 
after he receives his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. 

 

He was punished with an Article 15 for an alcohol related 
problem. The punishment was remitted by his commander due to 
good conduct, outstanding work habits and continuing education. 
The RE code in the personnel database should have changed from 
“4H” Undergoing Punishment Pursuant to Article 15, UCMJ, to “1J” 
to reflect that he was eligible to reenlist but elected to 
separate. His separation date was 22 July 2009 and there was 
not enough time, between the date of the remitted punishment and 
his separation date, for his records to be updated across the 
military databases. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a previous DD 
Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, dated 
1 August 2009, with attachments, copies of documents extracted 
from his military personnel record (MPR), and his college 
transcripts. 

 

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 
22 February 2005, for a period of four years. On 20 February 
2009, the applicant received an Article 15 for violation of 
Article 92, Dereliction of Duty. His punishment consisted of 14 
days of extra duty, $433.00 forfeiture of pay, and reduction in 
grade to the rank of Airman First Class (A1C), E-3, suspended 


through 21 July 2009, after which time it would be remitted 
without further action, unless sooner vacated. His commander 
remitted the punishment on 21 May 2009. 

 

He was released from active duty and transferred to the Air 
Force Reserve on 21 July 2009, with an honorable 
characterization of service and was credited with serving 4 
years and 5 months of active duty. 

 

The applicant previously submitted a DD Form 149 dated 
1 August 2009, requesting his RE code be changed from “4H” to 
“1J”. In an undated letter, AFPC/DPSOY advised the applicant 
they had partially corrected his record to change his RE code 
from “4H” to “3K.” The appropriate office generated a new DD 
Form 214 reflecting his RE code as “3K.” 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the United States Air Force, states commanders 
have selective reenlistment selection or non-selection 
authority. The Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) considers 
the members Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rating, 
Unfavorable Information File (UIF) from any substantiated 
source, and the airman’s ability (or lack of) to meet required 
training and duty performance levels. Each branch of service 
decides what RE Codes they will or will not accept or waive and 
the RE Code “3K” is a waiverable code if any component chooses 
to waive it. 

 

The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or 
injustice that would warrant changing his RE code to “1J.” The 
RE code “3K” is the most appropriate code in this situation. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

He agrees with the AFPC/DPSOA rationale but disagrees with the 
conclusion. The sole reason his punishment was remitted was 
because he requested his superiors do so to enable him to return 
for future service with the Air Force. The reviewing officer 
of his case should contact the people involved to get their 
statement because he does not have the ability or resources to 
contact them himself. 

 

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit E. 

 


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 
a change in the applicant’s Reentry Code. After reviewing the 
applicant’s submission, we believe he has provided sufficient 
evidence to establish reasonable doubt as to the propriety of 
his RE code. In this respect, we note that he has provided 
copies of the supplemental Article 15 action indicating the 
punishment was remitted on 21 May 2009 and a Virtual Military 
Personnel Flight (vMPF) document reflecting his RE Code as “1J” 
on the day prior to his separation. AFPC/DPSOA states they are 
unable to determine when the applicant was selected for 
reenlistment as indicated on the vMPF document, since it is not 
uncommon for a base level personnel office to not make timely 
updates in the personnel system. However, since the punishment 
was remitted on 21 May 2009 and noting his otherwise excellent 
record of performance, we believe a preponderance of the 
evidence suggests that he was selected for reenlistment prior to 
his separation. Further, the applicant has expressed a desire 
to return to military service as a medical officer. In view of 
the totality of the evidence before us, we believe justice can 
best be served by resolving any doubt in the applicant’s behalf. 
Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to 
the extent indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was 
discharged on 21 July 2009, with a Reentry Code of "1J," rather 
than "3K." 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
BC-2011-04610 in Executive Session on 17 July 2012, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

 , Panel Chair 

, Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 November 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 22 December 2011. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 January 2012. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 16 January 2012, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair