| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Beverly A. Young | Analyst |
| Mr. Walter T. Morrison | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Thomas Baxter | Member | |
| Mr. John T. Meixell | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of item 26 (Separation Code) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and correction of item 27 (Reenlistment Code) to show a more favorable reenlistment (RE) code.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that the separation code or reenlistment code is no longer needed and that it needs to be updated. She states that she currently serves in a troop program unit and has served in the Reserve for 13 years. She contends that she would like to further her career, but she cannot without this code change. She further states that she has served a total of 15 years in the Reserve and on active duty. In support of her application, she submits a copy of her DD Form 214, Personnel Qualification Record, promotion orders, military occupational specialty orders, NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), five DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), Standard Form 93 (Report of Medical History), and Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination).
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard on 16 July 1986 and was assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for active duty training.
On 13 February 1987, she was released from active duty training under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, for involuntary release for failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards – no disability. She was separated from active duty with an uncharacterized discharge. Her DD Form 214 shows her Separation Program Designator (SPD) code as “LFT” (Did Not Meet Procurement Medical Fitness Standards – No Disability), and her RE code as
“RE-3”.
On 13 February 1987, the applicant was discharged from the Army National Guard and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training). The applicant is currently serving in the U.S. Army Reserve in the rank of sergeant.
The applicant’s personnel records do not contain individual medical records or the results of the medical board proceedings surrounding the discharge process.
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 601-210 covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army (RA) and the US Army Reserve. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment. That chapter includes a list of armed forces RE codes, including RA RE codes. The regulation states that RE–3 applies to persons not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waivable.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time. Therefore, the separation code, reenlistment code, and narrative reason for separation used in the applicant’s case are correct and were applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
2. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the separation code and reenlistment code issued to her were in error or unjust.
3. There is no basis for removal of the reenlistment code from the applicant's record. The disqualification upon which the code was based, however, can be waived for reenlistment purposes.
4. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
5. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
WTM____ TB______ JTM____ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001051507 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20010401 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | UNCHAR |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 19870213 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR635-200,chapter 5 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | Did Not Meet Procurement Medical Fitness Standards – No Disability |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | Mr. Chun |
| ISSUES 1. | 100.0000 |
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