RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01853

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed to RE code 3A (First 
term Airman involuntarily entry-level separation 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) which would allow him to 
reenlist.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He desires to reenlist.  He has been cleared by a doctor and no 
longer has a medical condition.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered active duty in the Regular Air 
Force on 22 July 2014.

On 23 October 14, the applicant was diagnosed, by a staff 
physician, with degenerative arthritis, a medically 
disqualifying condition.  

On 24 October 14, the Air Education and Training Command Surgeon 
General Office denied the applicant’s request for a medical 
waiver.

On 12 November 14, the applicant was notified by his commander 
of his intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air 
Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 and AFPD 36-32.  The 
specific reason was the applicant’s diagnosis of degenerative 
arthritis, a medically disqualifying condition.  It was 
determined that this condition existed prior to his service in 
the Air Force.  

On 19 November 14, a legal review by the assistant staff judge 
advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended the 
applicant for discharge.  

On 21 November 14, the discharge authority concurred with the 
recommendation and directed the applicant be discharged.

On 25 November 2014, the applicant was furnished an entry level 
separation, and was credited with 4 months and 4 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:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.

The applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or 
injustice in reference to his RE code, but states he is now 
medically cleared.  The applicant has requested an RE code of 
3A--(First term Airman involuntarily entry-level separation 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), but he does not 
meet the requirements for the RE code 3A because he was 
separated for erroneous enlistment; not for any reason listed 
under the RE code 3A.

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 evaluations was forwarded to the 
applicant on 31 July 2015 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion 
that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the 
Air Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance 
with the appropriate instructions.  In addition, despite the 
applicant’s claim of no longer having a disqualifying medical 
condition, the applicant has not provided any evidence which 
would lead us to believe that a change to his RE code to allow 
him to reenlist is warranted.  Therefore, we agree with the Air 
Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an 
error or injustice.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, 
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-2015-01853 in Executive Session on 15 March 2016 under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:



The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-01853 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 April 2015.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 June 2015.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 31 July 2015.





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