| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Deyon D. Battle | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | ||
| Ms. Gail J. Wire | Member | ||
| Mr. Antonio Uribe | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the separation code currently reflected on his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was discharged with a reentry eligibility (RE) code of RE-1.
APPLICANT STATES: That he served honorably for 8 years and 9 months and was promoted to the rank of sergeant (E-5). He states that he was awarded two Good Conduct Medals, three Army Commendation Medals and four Army Achievement Medals and that he is a Distinguished Honor Graduate of his Primary Leadership Development Course. He states that there is no reason for any RE code other than RE-1.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records are unavailable for review by the Board. Information herein was obtained from his DD Form 214.
He enlisted in the Army on 4 September 1992 and he successfully completed his training as a helicopter repairman.
His awards include the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), the Army Achievement Medal (4th Award), the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal w/two Bronze Service Stars, the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge w/Pistol Bar, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge w/Rifle Bar, the Aircraft Crewman Badge and the Army Lapel Button.
On 29 June 2001, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, at the completion of his required service. He had completed 8 years, 9 months and 26 days of total service. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his discharge shows that he signed a declination for continued service and that he was assigned an RE-3 code.
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.
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 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.
2. The Board has noted the applicant’s contentions. However, he signed a declination for continued service and he was appropriately assigned an RE-3 code.
3. The RE-3 code that he was assigned at the time of his discharge is waivable and in accordance with the applicable regulation, he can request a waiver of those disqualifications that preclude him from reentering the Army.
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:
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| CASE ID | AR2003090184 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 2003/11/04 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | |
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| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 1021 | 100.0000 |
| 2. 4 | 100.0300 |
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