RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03605
		INDEX CODE:  100.03
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2X (First-term, second-term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the SRP) be changed.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

It was her decision to leave the Air Force in 1999 because of her pregnancy.  As a security policeman and single parent, she did not want to leave her child for four months out of the year.  She did have a rough time and went through depression while in the service.  She was sent overseas as a first term airman, and was not emotionally ready.  She would like the opportunity to serve her country again.  When she served overseas she got a taste of the “real world” and knows that she is more than ready to help do her part for her country.  

In support of her request, applicant provides a personal statement, and a copy of letter to a member of Congress.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 October 1997.  She was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 22 February 1999.  

A medical narrative summary report completed on 25 October 1999 by an Air Force psychiatrist identified the applicant as a previously admitted patient on 28 April 1999 for one week who presents after 1 ½ weeks of worsening depressive symptoms, decreased sleep, decreased interest, increased interpersonal sensitivity, decreased energy and decreased concentration.  Her Axis I diagnosis was major depressive episode, Axis II was probably cluster B personality disorder, and Axis III was intrauterine pregnancy approximately three months.
Applicant’s record does not contain a discharge case file or the commander’s denial of applicant’s reenlistment.

Applicant was honorably discharged on 18 June 1999, after serving 1 year, 6 months, and 27 days on active duty.  An RE code 2X and a separation code of KDF (Pregnancy or Childbirth) was assigned.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.  DPPAE states that the applicant was denied reenlistment via early consideration under SRP.  Although there is no evidence of disciplinary problems in her record, the RE Code 2X was reasonably assessed.  DPPAE further states that she has not satisfactorily indicated the commander’s action to deny reenlistment was inappropriate or not in compliance with Air Force policy.  The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 3 January 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant for review and comment.  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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice that would warrant a change to her RE code.  We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the RE code which was assigned at the time of her separation accurately reflects her circumstances at the time of her separation and evidence has not been provided that would lead us to believe otherwise.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to indicating that the information contained in her records is erroneous or that her commander abused his discretionary authority when he nonselected her for reenlistment, 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 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 this application in Executive Session on 11 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Oct 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 18 Dec 02.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jan 03.