RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01550 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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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 a code that would allow him to reenter 
military service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The RE code he received is in error because the Chief Medical 
Officer (CMO) at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) 
had his records and cleared him for active duty (AD). He was 
also told by his medical advisor in basic training that if the 
defect was corrected he could reenter military service after six 
months. 

 

In support of his appeal, applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, and documents extracted from his military and civilian 
medical records. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

According to the applicant’s military personnel records, his 
DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History, dated 8 July 2010, 
reflects the applicant underwent testicular surgery prior to 
entering military service. Block 74a. Examinee/Applicant of the 
applicant’s DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination, dated 
8 July 2010 reflects the applicant was qualified for military 
service. 

 

On 2 November 2010, the applicant contracted his enlistment in 
the Regular Air Force. 

 


On 23 November 2010, the applicant’s commander notified him that 
he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for 
Erroneous Enlistment. The specific reason for the discharge 
action was the medical narrative summary, dated 19 November 2010, 
which reflected the applicant did not meet the minimum medical 
standards to enlist. The applicant should not have been allowed 
to enlist due to his having chronic scrotal pain. 

 

On 23 November 2010, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification and waived his right to consult with legal counsel 
or to submit a statement in his own behalf. 

 

The discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an 
entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. He was 
discharged on 30 November 2010 and was credited with 29 days of 
total active service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS notes the applicant’s separation was carried out in 
accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. 
Prior to entering military service, the applicant had surgery to 
correct his medical condition. A history of the treatment is not 
disqualifying and he was cleared by the CMO on his induction 
physical. The new onset of pain was not a new condition, but 
aggravation due to strenuous physical activity of a condition 
that existed prior to entering the military. After his 
separation, the applicant had surgery that should have corrected 
the condition. The applicant probably meets current medical 
criteria for military duty and his request to change his RE code 
can be supported. 

 

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
upgrade his RE code to a code that would allow him to reenter 
military service. The applicant received an erroneous RE code of 
4C. The correct RE code is 2C (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service) and is required based on the 
applicant receiving an entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 will be 
administratively corrected to reflect the correct RE code 2C 
unless otherwise directed by the Board. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 June 2012 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice. After reviewing the 
evidence of record, we find the applicant has provided sufficient 
documentation showing that while his discharge for his pre-
service medical condition was carried out in accordance with the 
provisions of the governing instructions, he has since had 
surgery to rectify his medical condition and, according to 
AETC/SGPS, appears to meet medical standards for enlistment. 
Therefore, we believe it appropriate to change his RE code to 
allow him to apply for reentry to military service. Whether or 
not he is successful will depend on the needs of the service and 
our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed 
to return to any branch of service. Therefore, we recommend that 
his 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 the APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time 
of his 30 November 2010 entry-level separation, he was issued a 
Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of "3K." 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-01550 in Executive Session on 9 January 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 


All members voted to correct the record as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2012-01550 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 April 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 9 May 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 22 May 2012. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 June 2012. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair