AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00192
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code of “4A” (Separated for Hardship or
Dependency Reasons) be changed to a “1” series RE code which
would allow him to reenlist.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In 2008, he requested an early separation from the Air Force due
to the hardships (unstable mental health condition and drug
addiction) involved with his spouse and to care for his two small
children. Due to the divorce from his spouse, he desires to
reenlist.
In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a personal
statement and documents extracted from his military personnel
records.
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 3 June 2003.
In 2008, the applicant applied for a hardship discharge due to
his spouse being diagnosed with mental health issues and to care
for his two children. In November 2008, the commander approved
his request.
On 29 November 2008, the applicant was honorably discharged in
the grade of senior airman under the provisions of AFI 36-3208.
He served a total of 5 years, 5 months and 27 days on active
duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the RE code “4A”
identifies members who separate under hardship or dependency
provisions. The Air Force intended to identify these members as
separating by hardship (reference themselves or dependents).
DPSOA understands an individual’s health may change or
circumstances may cease to exist completely, however, a review of
the circumstances by recruiting services to make an educated
decision through the waiver process would be more appropriate
than circumventing the reason for the RE code. Each service
determines what conditions they will and will not waive.
There is no evidence of an error or injustice. RE code “4A” is
the appropriate RE code and is required per AFI 36-2606.
The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 27 March 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no
response.
_________________________________________________________________
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 an error or injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that
given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air
Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the
appropriate instructions. In addition, the applicant has not
provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a
change to his RE code to allow him to reenlist is warranted.
Therefore, we agree with the Air Force office of primary
responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. 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:
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The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00192 in Executive Session on 28 June 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00192 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 September 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 7 March 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 March 2012.
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