RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00441 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, be corrected to remove “Hardship” as the narrative 
reason. 

 

2. Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code “4A” “Approved 
Separation for Hardship or Dependency Reasons,” be changed to 
reflect eligibility to reenlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

It has been over five years since her discharge from service and 
the hardship has been resolved. She still has a strong desire to 
continue her military career. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, her DD Form 214, AF Form 31, Airman’s Request for 
Early Separation Based on Change in Service Obligation, an 
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for her son, and supporting 
letters from supervisors and employers. 

 

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

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 08 Jul 93. 

 

The applicant was released from active duty on 15 May 05 by 
reason of “Hardship” with a Separation Code of “KDB” and a 
Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “4A.” She received an 
honorable character of service and was credited with serving 
11 years, 10 months, and 8 days. 

 

 

 

 

 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the discharge to 
include the narrative reason for separation was consistent with 
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
instruction and was within the discretion of discharge authority. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states there is no evidence 
of an error or injustice. The RE code “4A” is the applicant’s 
appropriate RE code and is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment 
in the United States Air Force, chapter 6. The Air Force 
intended to flag individuals who separate for hardship or 
dependency reasons and the RE code “4A” was written for this sole 
purpose. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 8 Jul 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, this office has received no 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. 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 BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the 
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of 
an error or injustice. 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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 


application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 this application 
BC-2011-00441 in Executive Session on 4 Jan 12 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

, Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 27 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 May 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Jul 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair