RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01640 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code “4E” (4 year enlistee and grade is A1C (with less than 12 months TIG) or below and Airmen completed 31 or more months, if a FTA; or 6 year Enlistee and grade is below SrA and has completed 55 or more months, if a FTA; or second Term/career Airmen and grade is A1C or below and has less than 16 years of TAFMS.) be changed to “1J”, “1M”, “1P”, or “1Q” to allow reentry into the Air Force. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His service was characterized as Honorable; however, when he was 19 years old he was punished for drinking underage. He acknowledges it was a stupid mistake for which he has learned his lesson. He is now 30 years old and desires to reenter the military and serve his country once again. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Nov 01. On 2 Jan 03, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for underage drinking. The commander imposed punishment of reduced to Airman Basic (suspended), forfeiture of $200.00 pay and a reprimand. On 21 Mar 03, the applicant’s commander determined he violated one or more of the conditions of his suspension and vacated the suspended punishment. The applicant was reduced in grade to Airman Basic, forfeited $200.00 of pay and received a reprimand. On 2 Apr 03, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for underage drinking. The commander imposed punishment of forfeiture of $300.00 (suspended) and restriction to base for a total of 50 days. On 18 Nov 05, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 4 years of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant was demoted based on his own action of underage drinking and again doing the same while still serving the suspended punishment for his first offense. He is not eligible for any of the RE codes he has requested based on his rank of A1C and length of time in the service. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 Sep 14 for review and comment 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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-2014-01640 in Executive Session on 16 Dec 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 May 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Sep 14.