| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. P. A. Castle | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Thomas B. Redfern, III | Member | |
| Mr. Donald. P. Hupman, Jr. | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his reentry (RE) code be corrected on his report of discharge (DD Form 214) so he can return to military service.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, he states that he was informed at the time he was out processing that at a later time he would be able to come back in the Army. He says he was discharged at 18 years old because of a personality disorder and now at 32 years old he has matured. He is a college graduate, a certified fire fighter, and a medical emergency technician. He is ready to serve and defend his country.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant enlisted on 25 November 1987, for a period of 4 years. He started training as a cavalry scout, but on the first day he was sent to the Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) for counseling. He could not control his emotions, could not concentrate and was stressful over his pregnant wife.
On 10 December 1987, the applicant was referred to the department of psychiatry to complete a report of mental status evaluation. The results of the report revealed the soldier was not amenable to coercion or retraining which would cause further deterioration and result in hospitalization, suicide gestures or attempts or other behaviors.
On 11 December 1987, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, based on a personality disorder.
On 21 December 1987 the applicant was given an entry level status discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, based on a personality disorder. He had served 27 days of active service and was issued an RE code of RE-3C and RE-3.
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. It also provides an explanation of Reentry (RE) Codes that apply to prior service personnel desiring to re-enter the service. It provides, in pertinent part, that the RE Code of 3 applies to persons who are not qualified for continued Army Service, but the disqualification is waivable. Re Code 3C applies to persons who are ineligible for reenlistment unless a waiver is granted.
Recruiting personnel have the responsibility for initially determining whether an individual meets current enlistment criteria. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program). Depending on the needs of the Army, waivers may not be considered even though the disqualification is waiverable. In these instances, applicants should be informed to contact recruiters periodically to see if waiver applications are being considered.
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13 of that regulation, in effect at the time, provided, in pertinent part, for the separation of personnel because of unsatisfactory performance or conduct (or both). This policy applied to individuals who had demonstrated that they were not qualified for retention because they could not adapt socially or emotionally to military life, or because they lacked the aptitude, ability, motivation or self discipline for military service, or that they had demonstrated characteristics not compatible with satisfactory continued service.
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. The applicant’s administrative separation was accomplished in accordance with applicable regulation with no indication of procedural error which would tend to jeopardize his rights.
2. There appears to be no basis for removal or waiver of those disqualifications which established the basis for the reentry eligibility codes.
3. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the RE code’s issued to him were in error or unjust.
4. 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
__fe ____ ___tbr __ ___dh___ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2001064143 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 2002/03/05 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 189 | 110.0000 |
| 2. 4 | 100.0300/RE code |
| 3. | |
| 4. | |
| 5. | |
| 6. |
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064915C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code, which would allow reenlistment. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067905C070402
The applicant requests in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. The applicant signed the DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate), which stated that he was counseled on the implications of the action and his right to appeal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073076C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. 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 | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073671C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004100592C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004100592 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. 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. Although the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051947C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment. RE-3C applies to persons who have completed more than 4 months service who do not meet the basic eligibility pay grade requirements of chapter 2, Army Regulation 601-280, or who have been denied reenlistment under the Qualitative Retention Process according to chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086763C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. At the time, RE code 3C applied to persons not qualified for continued Army service because they did not meet the reentry grade and service criteria of Army Regulation 601-210.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013714
Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program) provides, in pertinent part, 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. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he applied for a waiver of his RE Code to reenter the U.S. Army and/or that his request was denied. The evidence of record shows the RE Code that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009906
Paragraph 2-22 of this regulation, in effect at the time, states, in pertinent part, that personnel in grade E-2, regardless of years of service completed, are not authorized reenlistment. Since he had completed over 4 months active service, in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 he was not authorized reenlistment and was to be assigned an RE code of RE-3C. These individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010017
The applicant was discharged on 6 January 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 for personality disorder with an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the narrative reason for separation and the reentry code issued to him was in error or unjust.