RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02888

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code 3A--(First Term Airman who separates before completing 36 months [60 months for a 6 year enlistee] on current enlistment and who has no known disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, skill level, and insufficient time in service) be changed to a “1” RE code series that would allow her to reenlist.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was trying to commission and reenter active duty and needs her RE code changed to qualify.  She does not have a medical condition that would prevent her from reenlisting.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 8 March 2011.

On 18 April 2014, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve, with credit for 3 years, 1 month, and 11 days of active service.  The applicant received a narrative reason for separation of Intradepartmental Transfer.

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/DP2SSM recommends denial, indicating the applicant received RE code 3A based on being a 6-year enlistee who separated before completing 60 months of service.

The only RE code the AF separates airmen with in the “1” RE code series is the RE code 1J--(Eligible to reenlist, but elects separation).  All Airmen selected under the Selective Reenlistment Program [SRP] and who elect separation are given RE code 1J) and the applicant did not have the 60-months’ time in service for a 6-year enlistee required to be considered for reenlistment eligibility under the SRP.  The applicant’s correct RE code is 3A, as she was a 6-year enlistee who separated before completing 60 months of service.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SSM 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 29 December 2017 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.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2017-02888 in Executive Session on 15 February 2018 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-02888 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 June 2017, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 
  17 November 2017.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 29 December 2017, w/atch.

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.