RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02448 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed from “3K – meaning reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies,” to a code that will him to reenlist in the Air Force. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was administered an Unfavorable Information File (UIF) on 26 Jan 13 which ended 27 Jan 14. Before the UIF ended, he permanently changed station (PCS’d) and his unit attempted to submit a package explaining he should be retained. However, he was released from his enlistment contract early due to force shaping. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 23 Feb 10, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 15 Jul 13, his supervisor submitted AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program Consideration for Airmen in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve, indicating he did not recommend reenlistment documenting the following reasons why: a) On 16 Feb 11, he received a Letter of Counseling (LOC) for failure to show to his assigned duty location on time and clean shaven; b) On 3 Aug 12, he received an LOC for failure to procure a government travel card by an assigned due date; c) On 4 Dec 12, he received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for failure to show and failure to update his contact information; d) On 11 Dec 12, he received an LOR for failing to make a full and timely payment on a loan; e) On 10 Jan 13, his access to classified information and unescorted entry into restricted areas was suspended; f) On 15 Jan 13, his access to classified information was terminated; g) On 18 Jan 13, he received an LOR for failure to go; h) On 27 Jan 13, he received a UIF. He acknowledged receipt indicating he intended to appeal the decision. On 25 Oct 13, he received a referral Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) for reporting period 23 Oct 12 to 22 Oct 13, due to the rating “Does Not Meet” in section III, subsection 2, and the comment “Reprimanded for financial irresponsibility; security clearance revoked—received UIF…” He acknowledged the same day. On 5 Jun 14, he was notified the Quality Force Review Board (QFRB) considered but did not select him for retention. He acknowledged receipt the same day. On 29 Sep 14, the applicant received an honorable discharge after completion of required active service. He credited with 4 years, 7 months, and 7 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 injustice and the applicant has not provided any evidence to support a more favorable RE code. The applicant was notified 5 Jun 14 he was non-selected for retention by the QFRB and that his RE code would be 3K unless some other higher RE code applies. He acknowledged his non-selection by signing the 1st endorsement. He was erroneously given a 3K RE code, however. The applicant’s correct RE code is 2X, meaning First-term, second-term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program [SRP]. The 2X RE code applies in this case as 2# series RE codes have priority over 1#, 3#, and 4# RE codes if more than one RE code applies per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, paragraph 5.20.1. 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 1 Sep 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting relief on the applicant’s request to change to his RE code so that he may re-enlist. The applicant contends he was released early due to force shaping after his new unit had submitted a retention package. We found no evidence of an error or injustice in the applicant’s discharge processing. The applicant’s supervisor recommended non-selection under the SRP and he acknowledged the QFRB’s notification that he was considered and non-selected for retention. While AFPC/DPSOA recommends that his RE code should be changed to 2X, this Board disagrees with the recommended administrative correction as it would make the applicant worse off than he was and as his record stands now, he is eligible for re-enlistment with a waiver, based on the needs of the service. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02448 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Jun 15. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 30 Jul 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Sep 15.