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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02969
Original file (BC 2013 02969.txt) Auto-classification: Denied

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02969
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His narrative reason for separation (Miscellaneous/General 
Reasons) be changed to High Year Tenure (HYT).

2.  His reentry (RE) code of “4I” (Serving on Control Roster) be 
changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He separated on his HYT date.  AFPC has verified that this was a 
mistake.  This mistake has caused him major hardship.

In support of the applicant’s appeal he provides a personal 
statement and a letter from SAF/MRB.

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 17 December 
2002.

AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration 
for Airmen in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve, dated 
14 November 2012, reflects the applicant’s supervisor non-
recommended him for reenlistment.  The commander stated the 
applicant was placed on an Unfavorable Information File (UIF) 
and not recommended for reenlistment.

The applicant requested early separation from the Air Force with 
an effective date of 17 December 2012.  The applicant stated he 
would like to seek employment in the civilian sector which he 
felt would allow him to meet his financial obligations and to 
better provide care for his children.

On 17 December 2012, the applicant was honorably discharged in 
the grade of senior airman under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, 
Miscellaneous/General Reasons.  He served 10 years and 1 day on 
active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  DPSOR states the applicant 
requested voluntary separation for miscellaneous reasons with a 
requested effective date of 17 December 2012.  In the 
applicant’s request for separation he stated he had been 
extended past his actual HYT date due to a requirement to allow 
him a chance to test for promotion under updates to the HYT 
rules.  The applicant stated he felt in order to meet his 
financial and family obligations he would waive his right to 
WAPS testing for promotion and requested to leave earlier than 
the modified HYT date.  His justification for applying for early 
termination from service was that he had a job opportunity.

On 14 November 2012, the applicant’s commander signed an AF Form 
418, not recommending the applicant for reenlistment.  

The discharge to include his narrative reason for separation was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge instruction.

The DPSOR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the applicant’s HYT 
was December 2013 when separated.  He received an erroneous RE 
code on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty, of 4I.  The RE code 4I should have been 
changed to 4D (Grade is SrA/E-4, completed at least 7 years 
TAFMS, but fewer than 16 years TAFMS and has not been selected 
for promotion to SSgt/E-5; or grade is SSgt/E-5, completed at 
least 14 years TAFMS, but fewer than 16 years TAFMS and has not 
been selected for promotion to TSgt/E-6) when he was projected 
for separation.  

RE code 4D is required based on his grade and time in service.  
AFPC/DPSOY will provide the applicant a corrected copy of his DD 
Form 214 with an RE code of 4D, unless otherwise directed by the 
board.

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 13 December 2013, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 
30 days (Exhibit E).  As of this date, no response has been 
received by this office. 

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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 an error or injustice.  After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given 
the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, 
the narrative reason for separation assigned was proper and in 
compliance with the appropriate instructions.   Regarding the 
applicant’s RE code - while he was in fact issued an erroneous 
RE code of "4I," AFPC/DPSOA, has indicated they will 
administratively correct the applicant’s record to reflect a 
code of "4D" unless otherwise directed by this board.  Although 
the "4D" RE code does not provide the applicant with the relief 
he is seeking, we agree with this correction.  Therefore, relief 
beyond that already administratively granted is not warranted.  
In addition, the applicant has not provided any evidence which 
would lead us to believe that a change in his record to allow 
him to reenlist is warranted.  Therefore, in view of the above, 
we find no basis to correct the record as requested by the 
applicant.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.

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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-2013-02969 in Executive Session on 27 February 2014, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 June 2013, w/atchs.
  Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 24 July 2013.
  Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 September 2013.
  Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 December 2013.




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