RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04292 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 3A, which denotes “First-term airman 
who separates before completing 36 months (60 months for 6-year 
enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known 
disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, 
skill level, and insufficient total active federal military 
service (TAFMS)” be changed. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He received a honorable discharge from the Air Force but cannot 
reenlist because of his RE code. In order for him to return to 
service, he must have a RE code of 1A, which denotes “Ineligible 
to reenlist, but condition waived”. 

 

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

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 24 April 2007, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air 
Force. 

 

On 3 October 2008, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand 
(LOR) for failing to report an off-base accident involving an 
airman he knew. On 16 April 2010, the applicant was denied the 
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) for not reporting an 
accident and failing his Physical Training (PT) test. 

 

On 12 August 2010, the applicant applied for separation 
(miscellaneous reasons) in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-3208,
 Administrative Separation of Airmen. On 11 October 2010, the 
applicant separated with an honorable discharge. He served 3 
years, 5 months and 18 days of total active service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOS addressed the reason for the applicant’s 
separation. DPSOS states the applicant’s discharge was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge regulation. Additionally, the applicant did not 
submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that 
occurred in the separation processing. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his “3A” RE code. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code 
is correct and required based on his 6 year enlistment and time 
in service at the time of separation. Per AFI 36-2606, 
Reenlistments in the United States Air Force, all 6 year 
enlistees who separate prior to completing 60 months of service 
receive a RE code of 3A. 

 

The complete DPSOA 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 the 
applicant on 6 May 2011, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has not received a 
response. 

 

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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 error or injustice with respect to 
the applicant’s request for a change in his RE code. The RE 
Code “3A” issued at the time of his separation accurately 
reflects the circumstances of his separation and should remain 
unchanged. Therefore, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice. 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-2010-04292 in Executive Session on 21 June 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

  

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 November 2010, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOS, Letter, dated 7 March 2011. 

 Exhibit D. HQ AFPC/DPSOA, Letter, dated 4 April 2011, 

 w/atch 

 Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 6 May 2011, w/atch.