RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03451

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow eligibility to reenter the Air Force or the National Guard.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was placed on a control roster in January 2002.  His commander informed him that it would be removed from his record six months later; however, it was still in his record nine months later.

No supporting documents were submitted with the applicant’s appeal.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 29 September 1993.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5).  Applicant's Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) profile for the last 10 reporting periods follows:

		Period Ending	Evaluation

	   (E-4)	  1 Mar 97	5 - Immediate Promotion
		  1 Mar 98	4 - Ready for Promotion
		  1 Mar 99	5
		  1 Mar 00	5
	   (E-5)	 11 Feb 01	3 - Consider for Promotion
		 11 Jul 01	4
		 11 Jul 02	3 (Referral Report)

The applicant was honorably discharged on 2 November 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (completion of required active service).  He had completed a total of 9 years and 27 days and was serving in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) at the time of discharge.  He received an RE Code of 4I, which defined means "Serving on the Control Roster."
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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.  Other than his own assertion, no evidence has been presented to substantiate the applicant’s claim that his name should have been removed from the control roster after a six-month period.  Having thoroughly reviewed 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.  Applicant’s RE code of 4I can be waived for prior service enlistment consideration; however, whether or not he is successful will depend on the needs of the particular service.  In view of the foregoing, we conclude that no basis exists 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-2003-03451 in Executive Session on 17 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Oct 03.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.