RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00895 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment (RE) code 2c be changed to a 1 series RE code. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He did not know that the RE code 2c would prevent him from returning to the military. He has served many honorable years and wants to reenlist in the military. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to documentation submitted by the applicant: a.  He initially entered the Regular Army on 24 Jan 02. b.  On 5 Dec 06, he was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with four years, ten months, and twelve days of active service. c.  He initially entered the Army National Guard on 6 Dec 06. d.  On 5 Dec 09, he was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with three years of service. The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 13 May 10. On 12 Oct 10, the applicant self-eliminated himself from the Pararescue Indoctrination Course. On 30 Nov 10, the commander of Military Training Flight advised the applicant that he was recommending his discharge for unsatisfactory duty performance, specifically, failure to progress in military training required to be qualified for service with the Air Force or for performance of primary duties. On 3 Dec 10, the discharge authority directed that the applicant be discharged from the Air Force in accordance with AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, with an honorable service characterization, without probation and rehabilitation, as soon as the member was medically cleared for separation. On 8 Dec 10, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 6 months, and 26 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends granting partial relief of the applicant’s request for an RE code allowing reenlistment. The applicant was discharged for unsatisfactory performance, specifically; failure to progress in Pararescue Indoctrination Course training, receiving a RE code 2C - Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service”; as required by AFI 36-2606 (dated 21 Nov 2001), Reenlistments in the USAF. On 29 Aug 12, AFI 36-2606 was modified to change RE code 3A to include “First term Airman "involuntarily separated" (entry-level) for inability to satisfactorily progress in a required training program without characterization of service; or a first-term Airman "involuntarily separated" for failure to progress in military training required to be qualified for service with the Air Force or for performance of primary duties.” This change effective 29 Aug 12 forward, not retroactively, afforded these Airmen a second chance to enlist, with an approved waiver from the enlisting service component. AFPC/DPSOA does not support the applicant’s RE code to a 1 series RE code, because he is not eligible due to only serving for 6 months and 26 days of active duty. However, the board may determine the RE code 3K--“Reserved for use by AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate,” is appropriate and just. Although not automatic, all branches of the military may waive ‘3’ series RE codes when they otherwise want to enlist a prior service Airman. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA 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 31 Jul 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 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. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) 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 to the extent 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 he was issued a Re-entry (RE) code of “3K” (Reserved for use by AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate) on 8 December 2010. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00895 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00895 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Apr 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jul 15.