RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-00614
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 6N (Formal School 
Eliminee being separated) be changed to a “1” so that he may 
reenlist. 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was removed from training for not having the adequate amount 
of uniforms but believes he deserves another chance.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s NGB Form 22, Report of Separation 
and Record of Service, on 17 Apr 08, he enlisted in the 
Pennsylvania Air National Guard (ANG).  
In a letter dated 9 Jul 10, the applicant was notified by his 
commander of his intent to recommend his discharge from the ANG 
and the Reserves for substandard (unsatisfactory) performance.  
The specific reason for the action was his inability to graduate 
from an Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) Technical School by 
being disqualified from two different Air Force Technical 
Schools.
According to a letter dated 11 Jul 10, the discharge action was 
reviewed and determined to be legally sufficient.
According to the applicant’s NGB Form 22, on 12 Aug 10, he 
received an honorable discharge with an RE code of “6N” and was 
credited with 2 years, 3 months, and 26 days of total service.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
	
NGB/A1PP recommends denial.  The applicant’s RE code of “6N” 
properly indicates he is ineligible to reenlist as he did not 
complete training requirements.  The applicant was not prepared 
to attend technical training school as he did not bring the 
required uniforms with him to training.  Therefore, he was 
returned to his unit and subsequently discharged. 

In accordance with Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-
2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and 
as a Reserve of the Air Force, Table 4.4, Rule 13, members 
eliminated from formal school will be given an RE code of 6N and 
are not eligible to reenlist or extend.

The complete A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit C.

NGB/A1P recommends denial, indicating they concur with the NGB 
Subject Matter Expert’s advisory based on the governing 
directives and supporting documentation provided by the unit of 
assignment.

The complete A1P evaluation is at Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 8 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit E).


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 to warrant 
changing his RE code to a “1.”  We took notice of the 
applicant's complete submission; however, we do not find the 
evidence presented sufficient to warrant changing the 
applicant’s RE code to allow for reenlistment without a waiver. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

4.  Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has 
been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice 
warranting partial relief.  Even though the applicant has 
provided no evidence to show that his separation was improper or 
not in compliance with the appropriate regulations, it is our 
opinion that relief is warranted in this case.  Giving the 
circumstances surrounding the reason for his separation coupled 
with his honorable service characterization, we believe that a 
good probability exists that he may be able to provide effective 
and meaningful service to our nation as a member of the armed 
forces.  Accordingly, we believe that correction of his RE code 
to a waiverable code is warranted based on the merits of this 
case.  Whether or not he is successful in his attempts to return 
to the military will depend on the needs of the service and our 
recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to 
return to any branch of service.  Therefore, we recommend his 
records be corrected to the extent indicated below.  


THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 28 Sep 
10, he was discharged with a RE code of 3K (Secretarial 
Authority).


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00614 in Executive Session on 9 Dec 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		                 , Panel Chair
		                     , Member
		                   , Member

All members of the voted to correct the record, as recommended.  
The following documentary evidence was considered:
	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Jan 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1PP, dated 28 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, NGB/A1P, dated 29 Apr 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 May 14.


						 

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