RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00574 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code of 4I (serving on the Control Roster) be changed to allow him to reenter military service. ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes the RE code is unjust because for the first four years the Air Force was completely aware of his spouse’s medical condition and everything was done in accordance with Air Force regulations. While his unit was preparing for deployment, the medical group decided that they were no longer comfortable with his spouse’s condition and their family care plan, so with the help of the commander and force-shaping policies he was discharged. In spite of his efforts, nothing could be done. He has been trying to return to active duty; however, he has not been successful. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 15 Mar 07 discharge, and other supporting documents from his service while on active duty. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 14 May 02 and was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4/SrA). On 10 Jul 06, he received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR), for failure to provide a proper family care plan. On 20 Nov 06, the applicant received another LOR for failure to leave a counseling session after being requested to leave (specifically, his spouse). The applicant was ineligible to reenlist because he was on the control roster and was subject to be processed for separation under the Fiscal Year (FY) Force Shaping Date of Separation (DOS) Rollback. The applicant’s supervisor recommended him for reenlistment; however, his commander did not select him for reenlistment. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36- 3208, on 15 Mar 07, with completion of required active service, and issued an RE code of 4I. He was credited with 4 years, 10 months, and 2 days of active duty service. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. The RE code of 4I is correct since the applicant was on the control roster at the time of separation. The applicant states “this error” is unjust because for the first four-year enlistment, the Air Force was completely aware of his wife’s medical condition. However, the control roster, which made him ineligible to reenlist and subsequently led to his discharge, was a result of his actions, not his wife’s medical condition. The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterated his original contentions and further explained the events surrounding him receiving LORs, being placed on the control roster and an Unfavorable Information File (UIF), which subsequently led to his discharge. After several attempts to appeal the commander’s actions, he and his wife decided that it was best to separate. They both wanted to remain in the Air Force and he honored his military service, and would like to rejoin the military and continue their life as proud military members. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ 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. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we are not persuaded that he has been the victim of an 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 4I accurately reflects that he was serving on the control roster and given the circumstances surrounding his separation, we believe the RE code issued was in accordance with the governing instruction. While we are sympathetic to the applicant’s request, as noted in the evaluation from the Air Force office of primary responsibility, the applicant’s placement on the control roster was a result of his own misconduct, not his spouse’s medical condition. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00574 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 5 Feb 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 31 Mar 10. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Apr 10. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.