RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2014-05054 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His	reentry	(RE)	code	of	4L	(Separated	commissioning	program eliminee) be changed so he can enlist in the Air National Guard.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During his time at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) he had no disciplinary actions taken against him regarding, character, academics, or military etiquette. He received a positive rating from the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) his academic squadron suggesting him for future officer training.

Since his actions at the USAFA did not warrant receiving a RE code that rendered him ineligible for future military service he asks that this error be corrected to allow him to enlist in The Air National Guard.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 Jun 13, the applicant initially entered the USAFA.
According to the applicant’s DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type Training, dated 17 Jan 14, found in his official military personnel record, the applicant was administratively separated from cadet status due to a voluntary resignation.

On 15 Jan 14, the applicant was discharged with an honorable characterization of service  from the USAFA and was credited with
0 years, 0 months, and 0 days of active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
USAFA-A1A recommends approval changing the applicant’s RE Code. The United States Air Force Academy assigns 4L RE Codes in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, and in alignment with the approved separation authority. The applicant's separation authority was HQ USAFA/CC. At the time of the applicant's disenrollment HQ USAFA/CC assigned an honorable separation that matches the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. After working with HQ AFPC/DPSOA (Reenlistments) and HQ AFPC/DPSOR (Policy, DD Form 214), it has been found that RE Code 3K, "Reserved for use by AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate", will be utilized on all Cadets leaving USAFA. The RE Code 4L "Separated commissioning program eliminee" will be utilized on Prior Service members who fail to complete the program and are discharged. This change has been approved by Headquarters Air Force.

A complete copy of the USAFA/A1A evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 Apr 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of USAFA/A1A and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 on 15 Jan 14 he was separated with an RE code of 3K.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-05054 in Executive Session on 8 Sep 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-2014-05054 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Dec 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, USAFA/A1A, dated 19 Mar 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Apr 15.
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