RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02968
		INDEX CODE: 100.03

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She believes her RE code of 2X is unjust because she received an honorable discharge, and numerous awards and letters of appreciation for her performance.

In support of the appeal, the applicant submitted a copy of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; a copy of her AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSGT) closing 27 Dec 00 and copies of two letters of character reference and two letters of appreciation.

Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 Apr 99 for a period of four years in the grade of airman basic.  She was promoted to the grade of senior airman on 28 Apr 02.

On 23 Jan 03, the squadron commander denied the applicant’s reenlistment, stating she had not performed up to Air Force standards in both the work place and off duty.  Her repeated breaches in discipline, integrity, work ethic and failures to pay her debts countered all Air Force core values.  She received repeated counseling from her supervisors and first sergeant, with negative results.  Applicant appealed this decision; her appeal was denied.

On 4 Feb 03, she received an Article 15 for failing to maintain sufficient funds in her bank account for the purposes of automatic payment to her Bank.  Her sentence consisted of suspended forfeiture of $832 until 3 Aug 03. 

On 27 Apr 03, she was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 and was issued an RE code of 2X [First-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)].  She was credited with 4 years of active duty.

After reviewing the applicable instruction, AFI 36-2606, it appears that the RE code issued is correct.

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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.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we are not persuaded that the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  At the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances of their separation.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, the RE code issued was in accordance with the appropriate directives.  Therefore, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable action on 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 BC-2003-02968 in Executive Session on 3 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Aug 03.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.