AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

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DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-00821 
COUNSEL:  NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

IN THE MATTER OF: 
   
   
 
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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  RE  code  “1J”  (Eligible  to  reenlist, 
but elects separation). 
 
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
He  is  unable  to  reenlist  with  his  current  RE  code.    Medical 
documentation,  AFIs  and  DoDIs,  all  state  that  his  condition  is 
not grounds for discharge. 
 
In  support  of  the  applicant’s  appeal,  he  provides  a  personal 
statement,  letter  of  support  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  15  August 
2006. 
 
On 29 September 2006, the applicant was notified by his commander 
of  his  intent  to  recommend  that  he  be  discharged  from  the  Air 
Force  under  the  provisions  of  AFPD-36-32  and  AFI  36-3208.    The 
specific  reason  was  a  medical  narrative  summary  dated 
27 September  2006  that  found  he  did  not  meet  minimum  medical 
standards to enlist.  He should not have been allowed to join the 
Air Force because of pectus carinatum. 
 
He was advised of his rights in this matter and elected not to 
consult with counsel and elected not to submit a statement on his 
own  behalf.    In  a  legal  review  of  the  case  file,  the  chief, 
military  justice  found  the  case  legally  sufficient  and 
recommended  discharge.    The  discharge  authority  concurred  with 
 
 

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applicant was discharged on 5 October 2006.  He served 1 month 
and 21 days on active duty. 
 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AETC/SGPS  finds  the  separation  questionable  since  he  meets 
current medical criteria for military duty; they support a change 
to his RE code.  SGPS states the applicant was seen in Trainee 
Health  on  his  second  day  of  training  for  what  appears  to  be 
shortness of breath.  He was administered pulmonary function test 
which  was  normal  as  well  as  a  methacholine  challenge  test  that 
was negative.  He declined the option to have his case reviewed 
for  a  medical  waiver.    It  is  unclear  why  this  individual  was 
separated  and  there  was  no  documentation  in  the  file  that 
supports this action based on the DoDI. 
 
The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
AFPC/DPSOA  recommends  denial  of  his  request  for  a  reenlistment 
eligible  RE  code.    DPSOA  states  the  applicant  received  an 
erroneous RE code on his DD Form 214 of 4C.  His correct RE code 
is  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 without characterization of 
service.  The RE code 2C applies to all entry level separations 
without  characterizations  of  service  regardless  of  whether  the 
discharge  is  voluntary  or  involuntary.    AETC/SGPS  states  the 
applicant  meets  current  medical  requirements,  a  waiver  from 
recruiting  would  be  appropriate  versus  changing  the  applicant’s 
correct RE code of 2C.   
 
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 DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
On  18  April  2012,  a  copy  of  the  Air  Force  evaluation  was 
forwarded  to  the  applicant  for  review  and  response  within 
30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office.  
 
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

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1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 
 
2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 
 
3.  Insufficient  relevant  evidence  has  been  presented  to 
demonstrate  the  existence  of  an  error  or  injustice.    The 
applicant's  complete  submission  was  thoroughly  reviewed  and  his 
contentions  were  duly  noted.    However,  we  do  not  find  the 
applicant’s assertions and the documentation presented in support 
of his appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale 
provided  by  AFPC/DPSOA.    However,  we  note  that  AFPC/DPSOA  will 
correct  the  applicant’s  RE  Code  to  2C  to  appropriately  reflect 
his  entry  level  separation  with  uncharacterized  service.    We 
agree  with  this  correction.    Therefore,  relief  beyond  that 
already  administratively  granted  is  not  warranted.    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  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. 
 
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The  following  members  of  the  Board  considered  AFBCMR  Docket 
Number BC-2012-00821 in Executive Session on 31 July 2012, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
 
The  following  documentary  evidence  pertaining  to  AFBCMR  Docket 
Number BC-2012-00821 was considered: 
 
   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 February 2012, w/atchs. 
   Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 31 March 2012. 
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 12 April 2012. 
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 April 2012. 
 
 
 

 

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