RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00971 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect a re-entry (RE) code. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was told he would be able to re-enter other branches of the military. He wants to be an officer and after years of education, he feels he would be an asset. In support of the request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 5 Aug 99. On 10 Aug 99, the applicant was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Trait. He was given the option to apply for separation or continue his career in the Air Force. On 9 Aug 99, the applicant chose separation. He was discharged on 3 Sep 99 with an uncharacterized entry level separation with a RE code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or uncharacterized entry level separation). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AETC/SGPS recommends assigning an RE code that would allow reentry. The complete HQ AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the RE code of 2C is not driven by a medical condition and HQ AETC/SGPS does not have the authority or any valid input as to the correctness of the RE code. SGPS is qualified to recommend the applicant be given an opportunity to reapply for military service based on his current medical status (if otherwise eligible). This support/recommendation does not entitle the applicant to the opportunity for reentry or a change to his RE code, but should prevent him from being denied entry based on his current medical condition. If Recruiting Services are not currently waiving the RE code 2C for prior service personnel, then the applicant is not otherwise eligible. Although he may now meet medical requirements, he still does not meet prior service requirements, and to hide or discard the RE code of 2C he received based on his uncharacterized entry level separation would be inappropriate. Additionally, the SGPS recommendation should be considered by Recruiting Services in whether or not to process a waiver for the applicant’s reentry and not considered when validating the applicant’s RE code. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 17 Sep 10 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of 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 HQ AFPC/DPSOA and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that 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 Docket Number BC-2010-0971 in Executive Session on 16 November 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Mar 10, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 7 Jun 10. Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Aug 10. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 10.