RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02969 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His narrative reason for separation (Miscellaneous/General Reasons) be changed to High Year Tenure (HYT). 2. His reentry (RE) code of “4I” (Serving on Control Roster) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He separated on his HYT date. AFPC has verified that this was a mistake. This mistake has caused him major hardship. In support of the applicant’s appeal he provides a personal statement and a letter from SAF/MRB. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 December 2002. AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration for Airmen in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve, dated 14 November 2012, reflects the applicant’s supervisor non-recommended him for reenlistment. The commander stated the applicant was placed on an Unfavorable Information File (UIF) and not recommended for reenlistment. The applicant requested early separation from the Air Force with an effective date of 17 December 2012. The applicant stated he would like to seek employment in the civilian sector which he felt would allow him to meet his financial obligations and to better provide care for his children. On 17 December 2012, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of senior airman under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Miscellaneous/General Reasons. He served 10 years and 1 day on active duty. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states the applicant requested voluntary separation for miscellaneous reasons with a requested effective date of 17 December 2012. In the applicant’s request for separation he stated he had been extended past his actual HYT date due to a requirement to allow him a chance to test for promotion under updates to the HYT rules. The applicant stated he felt in order to meet his financial and family obligations he would waive his right to WAPS testing for promotion and requested to leave earlier than the modified HYT date. His justification for applying for early termination from service was that he had a job opportunity. On 14 November 2012, the applicant’s commander signed an AF Form 418, not recommending the applicant for reenlistment. The discharge to include his narrative reason for separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction. The DPSOR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s HYT was December 2013 when separated. He received an erroneous RE code on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, of 4I. The RE code 4I should have been changed to 4D (Grade is SrA/E-4, completed at least 7 years TAFMS, but fewer than 16 years TAFMS and has not been selected for promotion to SSgt/E-5; or grade is SSgt/E-5, completed at least 14 years TAFMS, but fewer than 16 years TAFMS and has not been selected for promotion to TSgt/E-6) when he was projected for separation. RE code 4D is required based on his grade and time in service. AFPC/DPSOY will provide the applicant a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 4D, unless otherwise directed by the board. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 13 December 2013, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, the narrative reason for separation assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate instructions. Regarding the applicant’s RE code - while he was in fact issued an erroneous RE code of "4I," AFPC/DPSOA, has indicated they will administratively correct the applicant’s record to reflect a code of "4D" unless otherwise directed by this board. Although the "4D" RE code does not provide the applicant with the relief he is seeking, we agree with this correction. Therefore, relief beyond that already administratively granted is not warranted. In addition, the applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a change in his record to allow him to reenlist is warranted. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to correct the record as requested by the applicant. 4. 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. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02969 in Executive Session on 27 February 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 June 2013, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 24 July 2013. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 September 2013. Exhibit E. 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