RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02884 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 4E (Grade is airman first class or below 
and airman completed 31 or more months (55 months for 6-year 
enlistees), if a first-term airman; or, grade is airman first 
class or below and the airman is a second-term or career airman) 
be changed to a 3 RE code series that would allow him to 
reenlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He completed his enlistment in the Air Force with an honorable 
discharge. He desires to reenlist in the Armed Forces. However, 
the RE code he received (4E) is hindering his reenlistment. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and college transcripts. 

 

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 28 October 
1992. 

 

Records reflect the applicant received punishment under Article 
15 on 22 September 1995, for being drunk and disorderly. His 
punishment consisted of a reduction in grade from airman first 
class to airman and forfeiture of $100.00 pay per month for two 
months. 

 

The applicant was honorably discharged on 27 May 1997 in the 
grade of airman first class under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 
(Completion of Required Active Service). He served 4 years and 
7 months on active duty. He received a RE code of 4E. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant was 
demoted to A1C [sic] based on his own decisions and actions. The 
applicant’s ineligibility for reenlistment was a result of the 
Article 15 (non-judicial punishment) he received for being drunk 
and disorderly. The applicant desires to rejoin the military, 
however, if recruiting services will not waive his RE code, 
changing it to circumvent their screening would not be 
appropriate. He was given a RE code 4E in accordance with AFI 
36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, chapter 3, based on his grade 
and time in service. He submitted no evidence of error or 
injustice in his records. 

 

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 5 November 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no 
response. 

 

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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 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 an error or injustice. After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that 
given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air 
Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the 
appropriate instructions. In addition, the applicant has not 
provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a 
change to his RE code to allow him to reenlist is warranted. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2010-02884 in Executive Session on 10 February 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 

Number BC-2010-02884 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 July 2010, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 September 2010. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 November 2010. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair