RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03526

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) Code “4I” which denotes “Serving on Control 
Roster” be changed to “3K” which denotes “Reserved for use by HQ 
AFPC or AFBCMR when no other reenlistment eligibility code 
applies” or “3B” which denotes “1st or 2nd term or career airman 
ineligible to reenlist.”  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served his country honorably and with distinction.  He never 
received an Article 15 or courts-martial.  He was singled out 
and given an RE code of “4I” because he participated in an 
investigation against his squadron commander.  

His new commander resented him and he was scheduled for 
discharge.  He decided not to fight the retaliation.

He struggled with his weight towards the end of his career.  In 
1986, he was diagnosed with diabetes and his weight problem was 
a direct result of insulin sensitivity.  

The Board should consider it in the interest of justice to 
consider his untimely application as he learned that the “4I” RE 
code has prevented him from being considered for many government 
jobs despite his qualifications or education level.  He would 
like to serve in the Ohio Military Reserve but has been refused 
entrance because of the “4I” RE code.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 4 Oct 72, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 20 Nov 82, he was notified by his commander that he was 
ineligible to reenlist due to serving on the Control Roster 
(CR).  He was informed that unless the condition that rendered 
him ineligible to reenlist was removed or he was reconsidered 
for reenlistment In Accordance With (IAW) AFR 35-16, 
Administrative Separation of Airmen, he would be required to 
separate on his date of separation.  

On 22 Nov 82, the applicant acknowledged the notification of 
reenlistment ineligibility.  

On 8 Dec 82, he was honorably discharged with a narrative reason 
for separation of “Expiration of term of service” and RE code 
“4I.”

AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, paragraph 5.20.1, lists 
the hierarchy of RE codes (from bad to good) as 2#, 4#, 3# and 
1#.  


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for a 
more favorable RE code.  DPSOR will publish and provide the 
applicant with a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 to reflect a 
RE code of “2X” which denotes “First-term airman considered but 
not selected under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)”   
unless otherwise directed by the Board.

Although CR paperwork is not kept in the personnel record, there 
is evidence that supports the applicant being on the CR as he 
was recommended for demotion for failing the weight program per 
the USAF Medical Center/SGQ memorandum dated 2 Dec 82.  He was 
not demoted and was allowed to separate at his current grade of 
Staff Sergeant (SSgt, E-5) on 8 Dec 82.  The applicant was non-
selected for reenlistment by his commander per a 20 Nov 
82 notification memorandum and his RE code should have been 
changed to “2X” at the time of non-selection.  

A complete copy of the DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

He requests the Board consider his request for change of his RE 
code to “3K.”  He served his country honorably and with 
distinction.  He is now 60 years of age and will never have the 
chance to re-enter military service but wants to have the 
opportunity to serve his country in some capacity.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit E.


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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  Having 
carefully reviewed this application, we find no evidence of an 
error or injustice to warrant changing his RE code.  We note the 
Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends changing 
the applicant’s RE code to “2X;” however, based on the hierarchy 
of RE codes noted above, we believe changing the record in this 
manner would further disadvantage the applicant.   Therefore, we 
find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application.  


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03526 in Executive Session on 14 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Aug 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 10 Nov 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Dec 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, 5 Jan 15, w/atchs.