RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011404 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Mr. Carl W. S. Chun Director Ms. Wanda L. Waller Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Mr. Ted Kanamine Chairperson Mr. Larry Bergquist Member Ms. LaVerne Douglas Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her Reentry (RE) code be changed. 2. The applicant states that she is requesting an RE code that will allow her to rejoin the military. She contends that she was discharged for not providing an adequate family care plan to her unit within 30 days. She states that she is now able to provide a long term and short term provider for her child in the event that she returns to the military. She also states that she invested seven years in the military and would like the chance to retire. 3. The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 2 August 2005. The application submitted in this case is dated 31 July 2006. 2. The applicant enlisted on 25 June 1998 and trained as an automated logistics specialist. She attained the rank of sergeant. On 2 August 2005, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-8, for parenthood. 3. Item 25 (Separation Authority) on the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry, "AR [Army Regulation] 635-200, PARA [paragraph] 5-8." Item 26 (Separation Code) on her DD Form 214 shows the entry, "JDG." Item 27 (Reentry Code) on her DD Form 214 shows the entry, "3." Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on her DD Form 214 shows the entry, "PARENTHOOD." 4. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code “JDG” is “Parenthood” and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-8. 5. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 601-210 covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment processing into the Regular Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment. That chapter includes a list of armed forces RE codes. 6. RE-3 applies to persons who are not considered fully qualified for reentry or continuous service at the time of separation, but the disqualification is waivable. 7. RE-1 applies to persons completing an initial term of active service who were fully qualified when last separated. 8. The Separation Program Designator Code/Reentry Code Cross Reference Table, dated 31 March 2003, shows that SPD [Separation Program Designator] "JDG" will be issued an RE code of 3. 9. Recruiting personnel have the responsibility for initially determining whether an individual meets current enlistment criteria. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The applicant’s RE code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of her separation. 2. Since the applicant’s disqualification is waivable, she has the option of visiting her local recruiting station and consulting with recruiting personnel who are required to process a waiver request. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING TK_____ __LB____ _LD_____ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. ____Ted Kanamine______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060011404 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070227 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1. 100.0300 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.