RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00078
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment (RE) code be changed to one that would allow him to reenlist in the Air Force.  If this is not possible then he would like his RE code changed to one that would allow him to enlist in the Air National Guard or AF Reserve.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served in the AF for nine years and had very much wanted to serve at least 20 years and earn the rank of Master Sergeant (MSgt/E-7).  He does not want to feel that the nine years he spent with the AF were wasted.  He would love to serve again.  He was treated fairly by the AF after making a couple of mistakes that he deeply regrets, but notes he never received an Article 15.  He would turn back the clock if he could.  He feels he should not be denied reenlistment.  He would gladly go to war and give his life, if necessary, for his country.

In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a copy of a DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant entered active duty on 4 May 1994.  On 31 March 2003, he was denied the award of the AF Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) because of disciplinary problems.  He was honorably discharged on 22 June 2003 with $8,561.33 of separation pay under the auspices of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Completion of Required Active Service.  He received an RE code of 2X, “First-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment.”  He was credited with 9 years, 1 month, and 19 days of active military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  After a review of the applicant’s record DPPAE has determined the applicant was involuntarily separated with the correct RE code of 2X.  DPPAE notes that waivers of RE codes for enlistment are considered with approval based on the needs of the respective military service and recruiting initiatives at the time of the enlistment inquiry.

DPPAE’s complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 January 2004 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 warranting a change to the applicant’s reenlistment code.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case to include his assertion that the few mistakes he made should not have precluded him from reenlistment.  However, after reviewing the circumstances surrounding his separation, we find no evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00078 in Executive Session on 30 March 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Jan 04, w/atch. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 21 Jan 04, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jan 04.

                                   Panel Chair