RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03676 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 4H (Serving suspended punishment 
pursuant to Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) 
be changed to allow him to reenter the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He would like to be able to join the Air National Guard. 

 

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

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered into the Regular Air Force on 2 May 06 and 
was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-
3), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank 
of 3 Nov 06. He received an honorable discharge on 15 Mar 07 
after serving 10 months and 14 days. 

 

Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these 
facts in this Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant was 
separated under the FY07 Enlisted Date of Separation (DOS) 
Rollback Program. He received a separation program designation 
(SPD) code of JBK (Completion of Required Active Service). DPSOS 
notes the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or 
injustice to warrant the requested change and his discharge, to 


include his characterization of service, was within the discharge 
authority’s discretion. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant was 
ineligible for reenlistment and was discharged under the Air 
Force Rollback Program with an honorable character of service on 
15 Mar 07 after serving 10 months and 14 days on active duty. 
Because the applicant was serving a suspended punishment that 
would not have expired until 25 Mar 07 he was discharged with an 
RE code of 4H. 

 

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant responded by reiterating his original contention 
that he would like his RE code to be changed to allow him to 
serve his country. He admits to being immature at the time and 
takes full responsibility for his actions. He regrets his 
behavior and understands that not only did he embarrass himself, 
but also his squadron, his commander, and ultimately the Air 
Force. He has matured and outgrown engaging in thoughtless and 
irresponsible activities that many young people do without 
thought of the consequences. His commander, “a senior non-
commissioned officer”, at the time told him that he would like to 
fight for him to stay in the Air Force; however, the process was 
already too far along. He respectfully requests a change of his 
RE code and, if granted, he will live up to the values and 
traditions of the Air Force and Armed Forces, and he will serve 
with honor and dignity. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit F. 

 

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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 opinions and recommendations 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their 


rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. We took note of the 
applicant’s contentions and considered changing his RE code based 
on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is 
sufficient to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
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-2010-03676 in Executive Session on 28 Jun 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

   

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Sep 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Feb 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Mar 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 25 Apr 11.