RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01468
	
			COUNSEL:  NONE 

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Re-entry (RE) code of 4E, Ineligible Due to Insufficient 
Grade – Grade is A1C or Below, on his DD Form 214, Certificate 
of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, be upgraded to allow 
him to reenlist in the Air Force Reserve.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Since his release from the Air Force he has done a lot of 
growing up.  He is now married and is no longer in “party mode.”  
He would like to continue his Air Force career.  He feels he has 
a lot more to offer and he would be an asset to the Air Force.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to documents extracted from the Automated Records 
Management System (ARMS) the applicant enlisted in the Regular 
Air Force on 10 August 1993.  He served as an Aerospace 
Maintenance Journeyman and was progressively promoted to the 
rank of Senior Airman, (SrA), E-4.  The applicant’s grade at the 
time of his discharge was Airman First Class (A1C), E-2, with a 
date of rank of 29 May 1999.

The applicant received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) in the form 
of an Article 15, on 29 July 1999, for one specification in 
violation of Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice 
(UCMJ), Wrongful Use, Possession, etc., of Controlled 
Substances, for being found drunk while on duty as an Flying 
Crew Chief on 29 May 1999.  His punishment consisted of 
reduction to the grade of Airman First Class, (A1C), E-3, 
forfeitures of $200.00 pay per month for two months, and 30 days 
extra duty.  

The applicant was released from active duty on 31 March 2001, 
with an honorable characterization of service, a separation code 
of “KBK” and a narrative reason for separation of “Completion of 
Required Active Service.”  He was credited with 7 years, 7 
months, and 21 days of active duty service.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change or upgrade his 4E RE code.  DPSOA states The applicant’s 
RE code is correct in accordance with effective guidance at the 
time of his separation, which is the also the same guidance used 
to date.  The applicant wants to rejoin the military, but has 
not identified an error or an injustice in reference to his RE 
Code.  

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 19 May 2013 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  To date, a response has not been received. 

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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 an injustice that would 
warrant relief.  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 that the RE code which was assigned at 
the time of his separation accurately reflects the circumstances 
of his separation.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the 
relief sought in this application.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 28 January 2014 under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
		, Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2013-01468:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149 dated 8 April 2013, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 14 May 2013.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 219 May 2013.