RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00630
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) code of 3A, which denotes "First-term airman
who separates before completing 36 months (60 months for 6-year
enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known
disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade,
skill level, and insufficient Total Active Federal Military
Service," be changed to 1A, which denotes Was Ineligible to
Reenlist-Condition Waived, or any code that will allow his
reentry into the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not properly counseled on the consequences of leaving
active duty prior to serving three years. He took advantage of
the Palace Chase program with the sole purpose of finishing
college as soon as possible in order to apply for Officer
Training School (OTS). However, he recently learned that he
cannot apply to OTS with his current RE code of 3A. Had he
known this previously, he would have never left active duty
prior to reaching three years Time In Service (TIS). Neither
his recruiter, nor anybody else involved in the separation
process was aware of this stipulation prior to his separation
from active duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in
this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states that in accordance
with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, Chapter 5, RE code
3A is correct and required based on his four year enlistment and
TIS at the time of separation. This is the applicable RE code
for all four year enlistees who separate under Palace Chase
prior to completing 36 months of service (as long as a higher
priority negative RE code is not more appropriate). On 16 Jun
2011, the applicant was voluntarily separated under the Palace
Chase program after serving 2 years, 9 months, and 15 days on
active duty. He is requesting a 1 RE code, however, the only
1 RE code a member can separate with is a 1J, Eligible to
reenlist but, elects separation. However, he was not selected
under the Selective Reenlistment Program by his commander.
While the applicant contends the RE code 3A disqualifies him
from OTS, recruiting services may waive it.
The complete DPSOA evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 6 Apr 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit
D).
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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 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 and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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 this application
in Executive Session on 15 Oct 2013, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2013-00630.
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, 29 Jan 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Mar 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Apr 2013.
Panel Chair
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