RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00532 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed. 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He tried to reenlist into the military; however, the recruiter 
advised him that they are not waiving RE code 2C. His military 
physician indicated if his condition resolved, he could reapply 
for enlistment. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a statement 
from his military physician; civilian medical provider, and a 
copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 3 Dec 08 
discharge. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 Apr 08 for 
a period of four years. 

 

On 3 Nov 08, the applicant was diagnosed with Osgood Schlatter’s 
Disease, a condition that disqualifies enlistment according to 
AFI 48-123V2, para A3.17.1. 

 

He was honorably discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, 
on 3 Dec 08, with a reason for separation of Erroneous Entry 
(other) and a RE code of 2C. He was credited with seven months 
and six days of active duty service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

 
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. They note, if the condition is 
resolved and has remained asymptomatic for at least a year he is 
eligible to apply to re-enter military service. 

 

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. The RE code 2C is required based 
on the involuntary separation with honorable character of 
service per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, chapter 3. 

 

The RE code of 2C is not driven by a medical condition and 
AETC/SG (medical community) does not have authority or any valid 
input as to the correctness of RE code. They are qualified to 
recommend the applicant be given an opportunity to reapply for 
military service based on his current medical status (if 
otherwise eligible). 

 

If Recruiting Services are not currently waiving the RE code of 
2C for prior service personnel, then the applicant is not 
otherwise eligible. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 Sep 10 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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 error or injustice. At the time 
members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an 
RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and the 
circumstances of their separation. The applicant’s RE code of 
2C accurately reflects his involuntary separation with an 
honorable character of service; however, while we note the 
comments submitted in the applicant’s behalf, in our view, the 
Air Force offices of primary responsibility have adequately 
addressed the issues presented by the applicant and we are in 
agreement with their opinion and recommendation. Therefore, 
after thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, and given the 
circumstances surrounding his separation, we find the RE code 

 
was issued in accordance with the governing directives and that 
an upgrade of his RE code is not warranted. In the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES 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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00532 in Executive Session on 13 October 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Feb 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 30 Jun 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 12 Aug 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Sep 10.