RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00786 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 27, Reentry Code – “4J” be corrected to reflect voluntary separation and allow reenlistment into the Air Force Reserve or National Guard. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His RE code is incorrect. He was on the weight management program for a short time and that fact does not reflect his service to the Air Force. He was not on the program when he separated. He voluntarily separated at the end of his service contract. This is confirmed by the narrative reason for separation listed on his DD Form 214 “Completion of Active Duty”. He did not understand the definition of these codes; otherwise, he would have challenged the code when he separated. He would now like to join the Air Force Reserve or National Guard; however, this code is preventing this action. He lives in the Washington, DC area and would like to go before the Board if it will help his case. In support of his request, the applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 May 97. On 31 Jan 03, the applicant was furnished a Honorable discharge, and was credited with 5 years, 8 months, and 2 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects a Separation Code of “MBK”, RE code of “4J” and a Narrative Reason for Separation of “Completion of Active Service”. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. There is insufficient documentation to validate the applicant’s weight management program status at the time of separation. In the applicant’s records is an AF Form 31, Airman Request for Early Separation/Separation Based on Change in Service Obligation, dated 19 Dec 02; item titled “Reason for Request” reflects “Early Release to Further Education”. The AF Form 31, also shows the applicant’s request for separation was approved by the Commander, Military Personnel Flight. The applicant provided very little evidence to indicate that the “4J” RE code was entered in error. The applicant also did not provide enough evidence to substantiate his claim that he was not in the weight management program. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA defers to AFPC/DPSIM, stating the applicant’s RE code indicates he was on the weight management program at the time of separation. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 9 Jan 15 for review and comment 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we believe the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice. While we note the comments of AFPC/DPSIM and AFPC/DPSOA indicating that relief should be denied because the applicant’s records contain no documentation substantiating the applicant’s contention that was not on the weight management program, we believe a preponderance of the evidence substantiates that corrective action is warranted. In this respect, we note the applicant’s master personnel record includes an AF Form 31, Airman Request for Early Separation / Separation Based on Change in Service Obligation, in which he requested to separate early to further his education. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Item 27, Reentry Code, be corrected to reflect “3K”. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00786 in Executive Session on 10 Mar 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00786 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 Sep 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 18 Sep 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jan 15.