RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-05003 

  						COUNSEL:  NONE	

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His “4C” (Concealment of juvenile records; or minority, or failure to meet physical standards to obtain 9.0 reading grade) reentry (RE) code be changed to allow him to reentry into the military.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would like a second chance to serve in the military and his 4C RE code is preventing him from reentry.  Additionally, the applicant feels any current or future employers may judge him due to his RE code.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 9 Nov 15, the applicant received an entry-level separation with credit for 2 months and 29 days of active service. 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial.  It is the Medical Consultant’s opinion that there is no error or injustice to the applicant in this administrative action.

A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP3ST (Reenlistments) recommends denial.  The applicant did receive an erroneous RE code on his DD Form 214, but not for the reasons he believes.  With an entry-level separation for entry-level performance or conduct, he should not have received a 4C.  The applicant’s correct RE code should be 2C, (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service), as required by his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service.  Unless the Board grants the applicant’s request for a more advantageous RE code, AFPC/DP3ST will correct the applicant’s RE code from 4C to 2C as a matter of plain error.
 
A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3ST evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 14 Jun 16 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.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the Medical Examiner and AFPC/DP3ST and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions. The Board notes that AFPC/DP3ST will change the applicant’s RE Code from 4C to 2C as a matter of plain error, which does not require action by the Board.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05003 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant, 
  dated 6 Apr 16.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 13 Jun 16.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jun 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in BC-2015-05003.