RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03769

	COUNSEL: NONE	 

 	HEARING: NOT INDICATED	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) Code “3A” for 6-year enlistee who separated before completing 60 months of service be changed to “1A” to permit reenlistment in the Armed Forces.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He did not complete his enlistment as he was transferring to the Army under the Blue to Green Program.  He was supposed to be processed for a transfer but due to confusion, he was separated from the Air Force instead.   The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class.

He entered the Air Force on 30 Mar 15.

The applicant provides DA Form 4187, Personnel Action, dated 3 Nov 15, requesting enlistment in the Regular Army.  

He provides an e-mail from the Total Force Service Center dated 4 Nov 15, indicating there is no Blue to Green Program for enlisted airmen and that he was required to separate for miscellaneous reasons then join the sister service the following day. 

His AF IMT 100, Request and Authorization for Separation, dated 21 Dec 15, shows RE code “3A.”

On 1 Feb 16, the applicant was released from active duty with RE code “3A” and a narrative reason for separation of “Miscellaneous/General Reasons.”    He served 10 months and 2 days on active duty.  

Per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, RE code “1J’ denotes, eligible to reenlist, but elects separation.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3ST recommends denial.  The applicant’s RE code is correct per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, since he served only 10 months and 2 days of his 6-year enlistment.  Additionally, airmen are not separated with RE code “1A.”  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 6 Oct 17 for comment (Exhibit D) but has received no response.   

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant has presented evidence sufficient to demonstrate an error injustice regarding part, but not all, of his request.  The Board notes AFPC/DP3ST recommends denial; however, the Board believes there is sufficient evidence to warrant partial relief.  In this respect, we do not doubt it was the applicant’s intent to separate from the Air Force and enlist in the Army and there was some confusion regarding the process.  However, it appears based on his AF IMT 100, he was made aware prior to his separation that his RE code would be “3A” and we do not know what was specifically known by the applicant.  The applicant also only served 10 months of his 6-year enlistment and no evidence  was provided to show he was recommended, considered or selected for reenlistment.  Given his short period of service and the lack of documentation regarding his performance while in service, we do not find the applicant has sustained his burden of proof to warrant granting full relief with RE code “1J.” Therefore, the Board recommends the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated below.  
 
4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

 The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 1 Feb 16,  be corrected as follows:

a.	Item 26, Separation Code, show “JFF,” instead of “MND.”

b.	Item 27, Reentry Code, show“3K,” instead of “3A.”  

            c.  Item 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, show “Secretarial Authority,” instead of “Miscellaneous/General Reasons.”

However, regarding the remainder of the applicant’s request, the Board recommends the applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice and the application could only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-03769 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 18 and 7 Jun 18.

Panel Chair
Panel Member
Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record as recommended.  The panel considered the following: 

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 16 Sep 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 8 Dec 16.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 6 Oct 17.  

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.