RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02436
		INDEX CODES:  100.05, 100.06

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “4” (Ineligible to enlist or reenlist in the USAF) be changed to “1.”

His Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 56750 be changed to 56750A.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The RE code and AFSC on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, are not correct.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides an expanded statement and extracts from his military personnel records.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 Jul 57 for a period of four years in the grade of airman basic.

He was released from active duty on 30 Jun 61 under the provisions of AFR 39-14 (Convenience of the Government).  He was credited with 3 years, 11 months, and 28 days of total active service.

Applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 32 (Remarks), indicates he was assigned an RE code of “4,” and that he retained a Primary AFSC of 56750.

On 1 Jul 61, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve.  He was honorably discharged on 2 Jul 63.

On 12 Sep 70, he enlisted in the Missouri Air National Guard (ANG).  He reenlisted and continued to serve in the ANG until 28 Oct 80, at which time he was honorably discharged under the provisions of ANGR 39-10.  He was credited with 16 years, 1 month, and 16 days of total service for pay.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating a review of the applicant’s records failed to determine any error or injustice as it pertains to his RE code.  He did not provide any proof the RE code is in error; therefore, it is their position the RE code is correct.  Further, if the applicant has served 12 years in the ANG and has been employed with the United States Army, they do not believe there is a viable reason to change the code without solid proof the code is actually in error. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAC recommends denial noting the applicant provided an NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service in the Air National Guard of Missouri, reflecting he had prior service in the AFSC of 56750A.  They indicated that effective 29 Feb 60, which was prior to the applicant's separation on 30 Jun 61, the AFSC of 56750A was deleted as an authorized identifier in the military classification structure.  Therefore, the entry on his DD Form 214 that he retained the AFSC of 56750 was correct. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPAC evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on 30 Nov 07 for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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 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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  No evidence has been presented which shows to our satisfaction the applicant’s RE code of “4” was inappropriately assigned.  Further, it does not appear it barred him from military service in a Reserve component.  We also are not persuaded by the evidence presented that the applicant’s AFSC of 56750 was erroneous.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient 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-2007-02436 in Executive Session on 21 Feb 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Jul 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 18 Sep 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAC, dated 31 Oct 07.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Nov 07.