RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00993

							COUNSEL:  NONE

							HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry Code (RE) be changed from 4C to either RE-1M 
(eligible to reenlist) or RE-12 (recommended for reenlistment).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Reentry Code of 4C is in error because he was unaware of his 
pre-existing medical condition, a physician at Lackland AFB 
recommended him for reenlistment, and the squadron commander, 
also recommended him for reenlistment.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 14 Oct 14, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 4 Nov 14 during Basic Military Training the applicant was 
diagnosed with stress fractures of the right fibular shaft and 
this was a pre-existing condition.  The medical health record 
states the applicant would be recommended for reenlistment once 
the condition is completely resolved, but with no guarantee a 
waiver would be approved.

On 14 Nov 14, his commander recommended him for separation.  The 
applicant’s discharge notification memorandum, states he will be 
eligible to reenlist into the Air Force with an approved waiver, 
after being discharged.  He must also meet the other 
requirements for reentry and if a recruiter determines a waiver 
is appropriate.

On 24 Nov 2014, the discharge authority approved the applicant 
for an entry level separation with a basis for discharge of 
Erroneous Enlistment.

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On 25 Nov 14, the applicant was furnished an Entry Level 
Separation with uncategorized character of service.  He was 
credited with a month and 12 days of service.  He received an RE 
code of 4C --(Separated for concealment of juvenile records, 
minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, 
failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the 
Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void enlistments).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C 
and D.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice to change the RE Code to another more 
favorable code for the purpose of reenlisting.  The applicant 
was advised he would need a waiver for reentry.  The applicant 
requested a RE code of 1M or 12.  However, the RE code 1M is not 
appropriate for separating Airmen  and the Regular Component Air 
Force does not have a RE code 12; all RE codes are two digit 
numeric\alpha codes.

While not the relief the applicant is requesting, the 
applicant’s RE code should be corrected to 2C--(Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation 
without characterization of service), based on his entry level 
separation with uncharacterized character of service.  The RE 
code 2C applies in this case as 2# series RE codes have priority 
over 1#, 3#, and 4# RE codes if more than one RE code applies.  
A corrected DD Form 214 will be issued once a final board 
decision is reached.  This will not relieve the applicant’s need 
for a waiver to reenter the Air Force.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA is at Exhibit C.

AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  After a review of the medical 
documentation no evidence of an error or injustice was found.  
The advisory restates the applicant should apply for a waiver 
with medical statements that his condition has healed. 

A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS is at Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the 
applicant on 27 Oct 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  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 timely filed.

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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their 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-2015-00993 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      Panel Chair
      Member
      Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Mar 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 30 Sep 15.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 21 Apr 15
      Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 15.