RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04054
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reentry code of 4J (entered into Phase I of the Air Force
Weight Program, or the unit commander has declared the airman
ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase II or probation) on
her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be changed so she can re-enlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was not discharged for failure to meet weight standards.
She separated voluntarily and her voluntary separation does not
correlate with the 4J reentry code. Initially, she had an
ectopic pregnancy and then returned to routine physical
conditioning. Physical conditioning created bursitis, and she
was placed on profile. Subsequently, she became pregnant and
the profile remained in effect.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate she enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 13 Oct 88.
On 7 Apr 91, the applicant was diagnosed with having a right
ectopic pregnancy.
On 13 Feb 92, the applicant received a profile due to heel
bursitis restricting her from running, aerobics, and waiving her
from the weight management program (WMP).
On 1 Jul 92, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge
and was credited with 3 years, 8 months, and 19 days of total
active service and issued an RE code of 4J (entered into Phase I
of the Air Force Weight Program, or the unit commander has
declared the airman ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase
II or probation), and a narrative reason for separation of
volunteer miscellaneous reasons.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. While the applicant contends that she
was not discharged due to weight standards, her RE code of 4J
was appropriately issued because she was on the weight program
at the time of separation. The applicant's RE code 4J is
correct per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, chapter 5,
based on her being on the weight program.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSID recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. While the applicant contends that her
reentry code is incorrect because she was not discharged for
failure to meet weight standards, she provides no evidence to
indicate at the time of discharge she met requirements for the
weight management program (WMP). Available references for the
WMP program indicate that the applicant could have been in one
of two phases. Phase I is the initial entry period where the
applicant was entered into the program for exceeding weight and
body fat standards; she would have been monitored to see if she
was able to drop below the maximum amount allowed and then
advance into Phase II. Phase II is considered the observation
period for a minimum of six months. Because unit commanders may
approve a medical deferral for up to 18 months based on a
recommendation from the applicants medical practitioner at that
time, her WMP file and her delivery date would need to be
supplied to evaluate whether or not such a deferral from the
commander existed to grant her relief and change the reentry
code. Absent this information, there is no way of identifying
what her status was within the WMP at the time of separation.
Therefore, the reentry code of 4J is correct IAW AFI 36-2606,
Reenlistment into the United States Air Force, chapter 5, based
on her being on the WMP at the time of separation. Her
contention that because she voluntarily separated does not
negate the fact that she was on this program when she separated;
her RE code is correct and should not be changed from 4J to 4E.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant
on 17 Jan 14 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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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:
After careful consideration of applicants request and the
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.
Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10,
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction
36-2603. Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the
delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises
issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the
merits. Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of
justice to excuse the applicants failure to file in a timely
manner.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-04054 in Executive Session on 24 Sep 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms., Panel Chair
Ms., Member
Mr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 Oct 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 2 Jan 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 14.
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