RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02733
		INDEX CODE: 112.10
 						COUNSEL:  NONE
			  		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 MARCH 2009

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry code of "4L" which denotes "Separated commissioning program eliminee" be changed to "1A" which denotes "Ineligible to reenlist, but condition waived." 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During his time at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA), there were no adverse actions in his Cadet Personnel Record (CPR-II).  He received an honorable discharge from the Air Force and was highly recommended for future officer training by both his Air Officer Commanding Officer and Group Commander when he left the USAFA.

In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate - Type Training; DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; DD Form 256 AF, Honorable Discharge Certificate; USAFA IMT 34, Cadet Separation Clearance/Referral and letters from the USAFA. 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant entered the USAFA on 30 June 2005.

On 17 August 2006, the applicant submitted his request for resignation from the USAFA for personal reasons.

On 29 September 2006 his request was approved.

At the time of his resignation, there were no adverse actions in his CPR II but the applicant was on academic probation.  His cumulative Grade Point Average was 1.76, his cumulative Military Performance Average was 2.63, and his cumulative Physical Education Average was 2.62.

On 27 October 2006, the applicant was honorably discharged.

His service was not creditable for any purpose in a commissioned officer status.  In addition, he did not complete his first full term of service.

He was enrolled in the USAFA for a total of 1 year, 3 months and 28 days.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

USAFA/DPYQ provides no recommendation.  DPYQ states a memorandum from the United States Secretary of Defense, directed that Cadets and Midshipmen who eliminate from a service academy must receive a reentry code in block 27 of their DD Form 214.  The USAFA continues to use the reentry code of "4L" in accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force. In addition, AFI 36-2012, Record of Disenrollment from Office Candidate Type Training, directs anyone disenrolled from a service academy for any reason will have a DD Form 785 completed.  Military services use the DD Form 785 to exchange information on a person previously disenrolled from officer candidate training and Section IV includes an evaluation to be considered for acceptance into future training.  Therefore, the applicant was given this code as a result of disenrolling from the USAFA and not a result of adverse actions.  

The complete DPYQ evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 21 September 2007 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D).

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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.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case, however; we agree with the Air Force office of primary responsibility that his RE code is correct in accordance with established policy.  Therefore we adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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-2007-02733 in Executive Session on 1 November 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 August 2007, w/atchs. 
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, USAFA/DPYQ, dated 31 August 2007 w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 September 2007.