RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01172 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code (RE) 4C (separated for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities, test or void involuntary separation with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenlist. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was told that his reentry code needs to be lowered to allow him to pursue a career in the military. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides documentation from his master personnel record, excerpts of his medical records and additional medical documentation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 28 June 2010. On 19 July 2010, he was notified of his commander’s intent to discharge him from the Air Force for Defective Enlistment under Erroneous Enlistment. Specifically, the applicant did not meet the minimum medical criteria to enlist. He acknowledged receipt of the notification, waived his right to counsel and waived his right to submit matters. On 23 July 2010, the separation authority approved the discharge and directed that he be separated with an entry level separation. His RE code was listed as 4C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends approval. A review of the medical records reveals the applicant developed pain from an injury he incurred prior to entering the Air Force; however, he was unaware of it until he was exposed to strenuous physical activity. He was seen at the clinic on 9 July 2010 and diagnosed with a disqualifying condition. He declined to be considered for a medical waiver and was processed for separation. Since his separation, the disqualifying condition has been surgically corrected and he has been released for full unrestricted physical activities. Based on the history, he meets the criteria to re-apply for military service. Based on the documentation in the applicant’s master personnel file, the separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. The applicant received an entry level separation with uncharacterized service after serving 26 days on active duty. He received an erroneous RE code on his DD Form 214. The correct code is 2C, involuntary separation with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service, and is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his entry level separation and uncharacterized service. The RE code 2C applies to all entry level separations without characterization of service regardless of whether the discharge was voluntary or involuntary as RE codes in the 2# series have 1#, 3# and 4# RE codes. The applicant provides no evidence of an error or injustice with regard to his RE code. If otherwise eligible, a waiver of RE Code 2C would be the appropriate action to take for any service wishing to enlist the applicant. The applicant’s RE code will be corrected to 2C unless otherwise directed by the Board. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states that he is trying to reenlist but his RE code needs to be changed. His wrist was broken in basic training and he was discharged for erroneous enlistment. He was already married into the Air Force when he joined. Had his wrist been broken prior to joining, he could have had it treated through Tricare. When he was presented the medical waiver, it was circled “yes” fix his wrist. The doctor said it would take 3 to 4 weeks to have the surgery and then 8 to 12 months for the bone to fully heal. He was told to circle “no” so that he could see a specialist. Once he completed physical therapy, he tried to find a recruiter that would take his case. He had to fly to Texas to find a recruiter willing to work with him and his RE code. It is an honor and a privilege to join the Air Force. He will never stop trying to join. Since leaving the Air Force, he has been in school part time. He also volunteers at the fire department and with habitat for humanity. He looks forward to his career in the Air Force. He will never falter and he will never fail. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. ________________________________________________________________ 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 to include the differing opinions of the Air Force evaluators. However, we agree with AFPC/DPSOA recommendation and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that relief beyond that administratively corrected is not warranted. We also agree it is more appropriate for the applicant to seek a waiver of his RE code from recruiting services once his RE code is administratively corrected. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC 2013-01172 in Executive Session on 14 November 2013 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 25 Mar 13. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 10 Apr 13. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Apr 13. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant’s Response, undated, w/atchs.