RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02497

		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE)code of 4J be changed to allow enlistment in the Air Force Reserve.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.  DPPAE states that the applicant was on the weight control program and on 12 September 1989 the commander withheld his promotion to senior airman (E-4).  DPPAE also states that the applicant has not proven that the RE code at the time of separation was erroneous or not in compliance with Air Force policy (see Exhibit C).

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 October 2001, for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable injustice.  While the RE code assigned to the applicant at the time was technically correct and in accordance with regulation, we believe it would be an injustice for the applicant to continue to suffer its effects in the way of an enlistment opportunity with the Air Force Reserve.  We believe an appropriate remedy would be to grant him a “3” series RE code.  While this series indicates “Conditions Barring Immediate Reenlistment,” these codes, are “waiverable.”  An RE “3” series code will permit him to apply for enlistment and, should he have desirable skills and be otherwise medically qualified, the Air Force Reserve may elect to waiver his ineligibility and allow him to enlist.  The applicant should understand that this RE code change in no way obligates the Air Force Reserve or any of the other Services to accept him for enlistment.  Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.  
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 19 March 1990, he was issued a Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “3K” rather than “4J.”
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 14 November 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

Panel Chair
Member
Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Jul 01, w/ Atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 3 Oct 01.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 12 Oct 01.

                                  

AFBCMR 01-02497

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 19 March 1990, he was issued a Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “3K,” rather than “4J.”