RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-00830
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
	 	COUNSEL: NONE 

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  17 SEP 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow reenlistment.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not aware of the reasoning for the RE code, but believes it may be related to alcohol incidents.  However, he has matured immensely and would like another opportunity to serve his country.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 22 August 2000, and was discharged on 21 August 2006, with an honorable character of service for completion of required active service, after serving six years of service.  

He received an RE code of 2X, “First-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP).”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  DPPAE states the applicant’s records are lost and not available for review to determine the appropriateness of the RE code.  DPPAE also states there is no evidence to support or reject the RE code of 2X because attempts to retrieve his records were not successful.  The Board may determine the records are correct as written, unless the applicant can provide additional information to disprove the validity or the RE code.

The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant’s mother submitted additional documents on his behalf, and states it would be very beneficial to the Air Force to change his RE code and allow him to reenlist.

The complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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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 to warrant changing his RE code.  Based upon the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs and without evidence to the contrary, we must assume the applicant's discharge was proper and in compliance with appropriate instructions.  However, should he provide supporting documentation concerning his discharge contrary to the Board’s decision, we would be willing to reconsider his request.  Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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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-2007-00830 in Executive Session on 24 July 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			XXXXXXXXXX, Vice Chair
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Available Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C	Memo, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 31 May 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jun 07.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, Applicant’s Mother, dated 25 Jun 07, w/atchs.

	XXXXXXXXXX
	Vice Chair