RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04692 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 6U (Not Selected for Retention by Commander) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His RE code is in error. The authority and reason for discharge reflects “Expiration of Enlistment” and his RE code means the unit did not retain him. It has made joining the Army or reenlisting in the Air Force impossible. He served honorably and desires to reenlist. In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a copy of NGB Form 22, Report of Separation/Discharge and Record of Service. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Air National Guard (ANG) on 6 January 2005. On 5 July 2008, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of technical sergeant under the provisions of AFI 36-3209, Expiration of Enlistment. He was credited with 11 years and 4 days of total service for pay. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1POE recommends denial. A1POE states they contacted the Force Support Squadron at the 107th Airlift Wing and validated that the applicant was not selected for retention by the Commander and RE code 6U is the correct code as intended by the Commander. RE code 6U is an Air Force sanctioned and recognized code and is found in the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS). This code only applies to the Air National Guard and is used when a member is not selected for further retention in accordance with ANG 36-2002. This is not a derogatory code. So should he desire to enlist with another ANG unit, it will not be a barrier to his enlistment. Since it is neither A1POE’s desire nor function to second guess a unit commander, they find no injustice in this case. The A1POE complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. NGB/A1PS concurs with the A1POE and does not recommend the requested relief. The A1PS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 10 February 2012, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. _________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 the Air Force office of primary responsibility 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. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04692 in Executive Session on 19 June 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04692 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 November 2011, w/atch. Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1POE, dated 20 January 2012. Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 1 February 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 February 2012.