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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02996
Original file (BC-2012-02996.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02996 

COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 maintain a 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void 
enlistments), be changed to a “1” series or a code to allow him to 
reenter the military. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

A change of his RE code is appropriate since his medical condition 
that led to his discharge, no longer presents itself. 

 

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

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air Force 
effective 13 June 2006. 

 

On 27 July 2006, the applicant’s commander notified him of his 
intent to recommend him for discharge for defective enlistment with 
an uncharacterized entry level separation. The applicant 
acknowledged the commander’s notification of discharge and waived 
his rights to consult legal counsel and to submit statements in his 
own behalf. After the Chief, Adverse Actions found the case to be 
legally sufficient; the discharge authority approved the entry 
level separation and directed the applicant be separated with 
uncharacterized service under the provisions of Air Force Program 
Directive 36-32 and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Chapter 5, 
Section C, Defective Enlistments, paragraph 5.14, under Basis for 
Discharge for Erroneous Enlistment. 

 

On 29 September 2009, the applicant was separated with 
uncharacterized service after serving 1 month and 25 days on active 
duty. His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, reflects his RE code as “4C,” his separation code as 


“JFW” and his narrative reason for separation as “Failed 
Medical/Physical Procurement Standards.” 

 

__________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denying the applicant’s request for an RE 
code change. DPSOA states the applicant received an erroneous RE 
code on his DD Form 214. The correct RE code is “2C” 
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation without characterization of service) as required 
by Air Force Instruction 36-3206, Reenlistments in the USAF, 
Chapter 3. The RE code “2C” is required based on his entry level 
separation with uncharacterized service. The applicant does not 
provide evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE 
Code. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states that although the 
applicant’s medical history was disclosed to the Military Entrance 
Processing Station, and he was cleared for military duty, his 
condition was aggravated by the strenuous requirements of training 
and he could not continue. He had a history of two left sided 
spontaneous pneumothorax in 1999, which were surgically corrected. 
On 30 June 2006, the applicant reported to the medical clinic 
complaining of sharp chest pain and coughing up blood. He was 
evaluated and it was determined that this was an aggravation of his 
previous pneumothorax and treatment; and, that he would not be able 
to complete training. Therefore, it was recommended he be 
separated from the military. Medical and physical evaluation 
boards are not authorized to members who have been in the military 
for less than six months and his condition, which prevents 
training, existed prior to service. 

 

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant 
on 30 August 2012, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit 
E). As of this date, this office has received no response. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 opinions and recommendations of 
the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought in this application. We note that the 
Air Force office of primary responsibility indicates that the 
proper RE code the applicant should have received upon separation 
is “2C” based on his uncharacterized entry level separation, and 
that they will administratively correct the applicant’s record to 
reflect this correction unless otherwise directed by the Board. We 
concur with this correction. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

___________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2012-02996 in Executive Session on 16 April 2013, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with 
AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02996: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jul 12, w/atchs. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 8 Aug 12. 

Exhibit D. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 28 Aug 12. 

Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel Chair 

 



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