RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02877
				INDEX CODE:  110.00
	APPLICANT	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive an explanation or clarification of the reenlistment eligibility (RE) code (2Y) in order to complete the requirements for him to enlist in the Air National Guard (ANG).

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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 are 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.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE states the RE code he received of "2Y" is correct and this code indicates the applicant was a second term or career airman who was denied an appointment to noncommissioned officer (NCO) status, or his NCO status was vacated.  DPPAE recommends the requested relief be denied (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 9 July 2002, for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  Apparently it appears that the RE code the applicant received was appropriate.  In this respect we note that the applicant's commander denied him NCO status because he was not making satisfactory progress on the Weight Management Program (WMP).  His presence in Phase I of the WMP rendered him ineligible for appointment to NCO status and subsequently he was ineligible to reenlist.  While the, applicant’s contentions are duly noted, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the 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  Docket Number 01-02877 in Executive Session on September 4, 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Vice Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Oct 01, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 2 Jul 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jul 02.