1. Applicant's Name: a. Application Date: 17 November 2015 b. Date Received: 6 January 2016 c. Counsel: None 2. REQUEST, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests changes to her reentry eligibility (RE) code. The applicant seeks relief contending, in effect, she believes that the RE code does not fit her separation code. An RE code of 3 is stating that she wasn't fit for duty and also barred her from reentry. In fact, her separation code is KDF, which is pregnancy. In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 5 April 2017, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board denied the request upon finding the separation was both proper and equitable. (Board member names available upon request) 3. DISCHARGE DETAILS: a. Reason / Authority / Codes / Characterization: Pregnancy or Childbirth / AR 635-200, Chapter 8 / KDF / RE-3 / Honorable b. Date of Discharge: 28 April 2014 c. Separation Facts: (1) Date of Notification of Intent to Separate: NIF (2) Basis for Separation: NIF (3) Recommended Characterization: NIF (4) Legal Consultation Date: NIF (5) Administrative Separation Board: NIF (6) Separation Decision Date / Characterization: NIF / Honorable 4. SERVICE DETAILS: a. Date / Period of Enlistment: 30 October 2008 / 6 years / 18 months extension (15 March 2013) b. Age at Enlistment / Education / GT Score: 21 / GED / 96 c. Highest Grade Achieved / MOS / Total Service: E-5 / 12W20, Carpentry and Masonry / 7 years, 9 months, 23 days d. Prior Service / Characterizations: RA, 6 July 2006 to 29 October 2008 / HD e. Overseas Service / Combat Service: SWA / Afghanistan (20 September 2008 to 27 April 2009) f. Awards and Decorations: AAM-4, AGCM-2, NDSM, GWOTSM g. Performance Ratings: 1 January 2013 thru 31 December 2013, Fully Capable h. Disciplinary Action(s) / Evidentiary Record: NIF i. Lost Time / Mode of Return: None j. Diagnosed PTSD / TBI / Behavioral Health: NIF 5. APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: Online application and a NCO Evaluation Report. 6. POST SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None submitted with the application. 7. REGULATORY CITATION(S): Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel. Chapter 8 provides for the voluntary separation of enlisted woman because of pregnancy. Service of enlisted women separated under the provisions of Chapter 8 will be characterized as honorable or general, under honorable conditions unless the Soldier is in an entry level status. A general (under honorable conditions discharge) is normally inappropriate for individuals separated under the provisions of Chapter 8, unless properly notified of the specific factors in her service record that warrant such characterization. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It identifies the SPD code of "KDF" as the appropriate code to assign enlisted Soldiers who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 8, Pregnancy or Childbirth. The SPD Code/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that a Soldier assigned an SPD Code of "KDF" will be assigned an RE Code of 3. 8. DISCUSSION OF FACT(S): The applicant requests changes to the her reentry eligibility (RE) code. The applicant's available record of service, the issues and documents submitted with her application were carefully reviewed. The applicant's record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events which led to her discharge from the Army. Barring evidence to the contrary, the presumption of government regularity prevails as all the requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. The applicant requested changes to the narrative reason for separation and the (RE) code. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from Active Duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It identifies the SPD code of "KDF" as the appropriate code to assign enlisted Soldiers who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 8, for Pregnancy or Childbirth. The regulation further stipulates that no deviation is authorized. The SPD Code/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that a Soldier assigned an SPD Code of "KDF" will be assigned an RE Code of 3. Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Based on Army Regulation 635-5-1 and the SPD Code/RE Code Cross Reference Table, the applicant was appropriately assigned an RE code of 3. There was no basis to grant a change to the reason or to the RE code. An RE Code of 3 indicates the applicant requires a waiver prior to being allowed to reenlist. If reenlistment is desired, the applicant should contact a local recruiter to determine eligibility to reenlist. Recruiters can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process waivers of reentry eligibility (RE) codes if appropriate. If the applicant desires a personal appearance hearing, it will be her responsibility to meet the burden of proof and provide the appropriate documents (i.e., the discharge packet) or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board's consideration because they are not available in the official record. The discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the regulation, was within the discretion of the separation authority, and the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 9. BOARD DETERMINATION: In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 5 April 2017, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board denied the request upon finding the separation was both proper and equitable. 10. BOARD ACTION DIRECTED: a. Issue a New DD-214 / Issue a New Separation Order: No b. Change Characterization to: No Change c. Change Reason to: No Change d. Change SPD / RE Code to: No Change e. Restore (Restoration of) Grade to: No Change Authenticating Official: Legend: AWOL - Absent Without Leave GD - General Discharge NCO - Noncommissioned Officer SCM - Summary Court Martial BCD - Bad Conduct Discharge HS - High School NIF - Not in File SPCM - Special Court Martial BH - Behavioral Health HD - Honorable Discharge NOS - Not Otherwise Specified SPD - Separation Program Designator CG - Company Grade Article 15 IADT - Initial Active Duty Training OAD - Ordered to Active Duty TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury CID - Criminal Investigation Division MP - Military Police OMPF - Official Military Personnel File UNC - Uncharacterized Discharge ELS - Entry Level Status MST - Military Sexual Trauma PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder UOTHC - Under Other Than Honorable Conditions FG - Field Grade Article 15 NA - Not applicable RE - Reentry VA - Veterans Affairs ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE AR20160000078 1