RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01172

						COUNSEL: NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His reentry code (RE) 4C (separated for concealment of juvenile 
records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for 
enlistment, failure to attain 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities, test or void 
involuntary separation with an honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation without characterization of service) be changed 
to allow him to reenlist.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was told that his reentry code needs to be lowered to allow 
him to pursue a career in the military.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides documentation 
from his master personnel record, excerpts of his medical 
records and additional medical documentation.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 28 June 2010.  On 
19 July 2010, he was notified of his commander’s intent to 
discharge him from the Air Force for Defective Enlistment under 
Erroneous Enlistment.  Specifically, the applicant did not meet 
the minimum medical criteria to enlist.  He acknowledged receipt 
of the notification, waived his right to counsel and waived his 
right to submit matters.

On 23 July 2010, the separation authority approved the discharge 
and directed that he be separated with an entry level 
separation.  His RE code was listed as 4C.




AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AETC/SGPS recommends approval.  A review of the medical records 
reveals the applicant developed pain from an injury he incurred 
prior to entering the Air Force; however, he was unaware of it 
until he was exposed to strenuous physical activity.  He was 
seen at the clinic on 9 July 2010 and diagnosed with a 
disqualifying condition.  He declined to be considered for a 
medical waiver and was processed for separation.

Since his separation, the disqualifying condition has been 
surgically corrected and he has been released for full 
unrestricted physical activities.  Based on the history, he 
meets the criteria to re-apply for military service.  

Based on the documentation in the applicant’s master personnel 
file, the separation was done in accordance with established 
policy and administrative procedures.

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  The applicant received an entry 
level separation with uncharacterized service after serving 
26 days on active duty.  He received an erroneous RE code on his 
DD Form 214.  The correct code is 2C, involuntary separation 
with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service, and is required per AFI 36-2606, 
Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his entry level separation 
and uncharacterized service.  The RE code 2C applies to all 
entry level separations without characterization of service 
regardless of whether the discharge was voluntary or involuntary 
as RE codes in the 2# series have 1#, 3# and 4# RE codes.

The applicant provides no evidence of an error or injustice with 
regard to his RE code.  If otherwise eligible, a waiver of RE 
Code 2C would be the appropriate action to take for any service 
wishing to enlist the applicant. 

The applicant’s RE code will be corrected to 2C unless otherwise 
directed by the Board.

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant states that he is trying to reenlist but his RE 
code needs to be changed.  His wrist was broken in basic 
training and he was discharged for erroneous enlistment.  He was 
already married into the Air Force when he joined.  Had his 
wrist been broken prior to joining, he could have had it treated 
through Tricare.  

When he was presented the medical waiver, it was circled “yes” 
fix his wrist.  The doctor said it would take 3 to 4 weeks to 
have the surgery and then 8 to 12 months for the bone to fully 
heal.  He was told to circle “no” so that he could see a 
specialist.  Once he completed physical therapy, he tried to 
find a recruiter that would take his case.  He had to fly to 
Texas to find a recruiter willing to work with him and his RE 
code.  

It is an honor and a privilege to join the Air Force.  He will 
never stop trying to join.  Since leaving the Air Force, he has 
been in school part time.  He also volunteers at the fire 
department and with habitat for humanity.  He looks forward to 
his career in the Air Force.  He will never falter and he will 
never fail.

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit F.

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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 error or injustice.  We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case to include the differing opinions of the Air Force 
evaluators.  However, we agree with AFPC/DPSOA recommendation 
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 
relief beyond that administratively corrected is not warranted.  
We also agree it is more appropriate for the applicant to seek a 
waiver of his RE code from recruiting services once his RE code 
is administratively corrected.  In the absence of evidence to 
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting relief 
sought in this application.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC 2013-01172 in Executive Session on 14 November 2013 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 25 Mar 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 10 Apr 13.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Apr 13.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant’s Response, undated, w/atchs.