RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02984
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reentry (RE) code of “3A” (First-term airman who separates before completing 36 months on current enlistment and who has no known disqualifying factors 
or ineligibility conditions except grade, skill level, and insufficient Total Active Federal Military Service) be changed to one that will allow her to 
reenter the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She did not have the option to retrain into another career field; however, she is willing to do any job in the Air Force.

In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her AF IMT 100, Request and Authorization for Separation, and a copy of her DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 14 Aug 12.  The applicant received an honorable discharge on 12 Apr 13 after serving 7 months and 
29 days on active duty.  She received a “3A” RE code and a narrative reason of “UNSATISFACTORY SERVICE”.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is at 
Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  The governing instructions for RE 
codes state that under the 3# series “An applicant is ineligible 
for immediate reenlistment (within 24 hours after separation), 
but eligible for prior service enlistment with an approved 
waiver (provided the airman is otherwise qualified) under any of 
the following conditions.”  The “3A” RE code does not prevent 
the applicant from reentering the military.  
The complete 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 30 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  
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 timely filed.

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 the Air Force office of primary responsibility and 
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  However, the Board would like to 
point out that as indicated by AFPC/DPSOA, the “3A” RE code is waiverable.  Therefore, the applicant can apply to reenter the military; however, her 
acceptance is not guaranteed and will depend on her qualifying for reentry and the needs of the Air Force.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02984 in Executive Session on 27 Feb 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Jun 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 31 Jul 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 13.
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