RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03419

		COUNSEL:  NONE

	       	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The separation code of KBK on his DD Form 214 and reflected in the personnel system be changed to MBK 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

After his separation from active duty on 28 January 2001, he should have been transferred to the individual ready reserve (IRR) per his DD Form 214 because he had not yet completed his military service obligation. His DD Form 214 however was mistakenly coded with a separation code of KBK (discharge) instead of the code it should have reflected, MBK (release).

In support of his application, he submits a copy of AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for Separation and DD Form 214.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 29 January 1997 for a term of 4 years.  The applicant was separated for completion of required active service with a separation code of KBK on 28 January 2001 in the grade of senior airman.  He received a reenlistment code of "4J - Entered into Phase I of the Air Force Weight Program, or the unit commander has declared the airman ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase II or probation."  A new DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, was completed on 28 June 2002 to correct items 6 and 9, to show he was not transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served 4 years of total active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE stated the applicant separated 28 January 2001 and received a reenlistment eligibility code (RE) of 4J, "Entered into Phase I of the Air Force Weight Program, or the unit commander has declared the airman ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase II or probation" is correct.

AFPC/DPPAE complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial and stated that based on the documentation in the file, we believe the discharge was consistent with procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  Additionally, the discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  The applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  He provided no other facts warranting a change in his separation code.  Accordingly, we recommend his records remain the same and his request be denied.   He has filed a timely request.

AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 2 August 2002, for review and comment within 30 days.  However, 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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that his discharge separation code should be changed.  The Board took note that a new DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, was completed to correct items 6 and 9, to show he was not transferred to the Air Force Reserve, and other than his own statement, the applicant provides no persuasive evidence that his separation code should be changed.  We therefore agree with the recommendations of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable 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 01-03419 on 16 October 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 01, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 13 Jun 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS dated 25 Jul 02
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR dated 2 Aug 02.