ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03974
		INDEX CODE: 128.05
 						COUNSEL:  XXXXXXXXXX
		  				HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry (RE) code of "2B" which denotes "Separated with a general or under-other-than-honorable-conditions (UOTHC) discharge” be upgraded so he can enlist in the Army.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 3 Dec 07, the applicant submitted an application to the Board requesting his character of service be upgraded from general (under honorable conditions) to honorable.  He also requested his RE code of "2B" and his narrative reason for separation be upgraded.

On 8 Apr 08, the Board considered and denied his request.  For an accounting of the facts surrounding his previous request and the rationale of the Board's earlier decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit H.

On 27 Aug 08, the applicant submitted an application requesting his RE code of “2B” be upgraded to allow his entry in the Army.  He provided a personal statement, post service information and a memorandum from an Army recruiter.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit I.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  After careful reconsideration of his request and thoroughly reviewing his most recent submission, we do not find it sufficiently compelling to warrant a revision of the Board’s earlier determination in this case.  We remain unpersuaded that his RE code should be changed to a waiverable code.  The RE code assigned for his separation is appropriate and correct.  We also feel compelled to note that if he desires to do so, he has the available option of applying for enlistment into another branch of service if they are willing to waive his RE code.  Whether or not he is successful in his attempts to return to the military will depend on the needs of the service.  

2.  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 issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of 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.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03974 in Executive Session on 31 Dec 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit H.  Record of Proceedings, dated 18 Jun 08, w/Exhibits.
	Exhibit I.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Aug 08, w/atchs.