ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-01935-2

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	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Board reconsider his request for the Reentry (RE) code reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 6 Feb 14, be corrected from 4L to 3K. 

RESUME OF THE CASE

The applicant is an honorably discharged Air Force Academy cadet, who was involuntarily disenrolled due to academic deficiency.  On 22 Aug 19, the Board considered and denied his request to change his RE code from 4L to 3K, concurring with the rationale of the applicable authority and finding the preponderance of the evidence did not substantiate the applicant’s contention.  

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit C.

On 23 Sep 20, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to change his RE code from 
4L to 3K.  He again contends there was an Air Force wide policy amendment that grants the RE code correction of 4L to 3K.  In support of his request he submitted copies of his DD Form 214, and a USAFA/A1A, Cadet Personnel memorandum for the USCG Recruiter, certifying that RE code 4L has been changed to reflect 3K throughout the Air Force, and the applicant’s RE code of 4L should reflect 3K.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

USAFA/A1A, recommends denying the application.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant’s DD-214, dated 6 Feb 14, reflects a RE Code of 4L which was appropriate at the time of his discharge.  On 17 Mar 15, AFPC/DPSOA Reenlistment Policy Office memorandum approved USAFA/A1A to utilize RE code 3K for those cadets separated from USAFA in a discharged status.  Effective immediately, they discontinued using RE code 4L.  To date, there has been no guidance issued to remove or correct previously issued DD-214s with an RE Code of 4L.  USAFA/A1A opines the memorandum issued by their office on 10 Apr 17, suffices to address the administrative change determined after the issuance of the applicants DD Form 214.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit E.  

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 26 May 21 for comment (Exhibit F), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of USAFA/A1A and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  The Board agrees the 10 Apr 17 memorandum issued by USAFA/A1A, suffices to address the administrative change determined after issuance of the applicant’s DD Form 214.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

CERTIFICATION

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-01935-2 in Executive Session on 14 Jul 21:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit C	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-B, dated 22 Aug 19.
Exhibit D:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 23 Sep 20.
Exhibit E:	Advisory opinion, USAFA/A1A, w/atchs, dated 25 May 21. 
Exhibit F:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 26 May 21.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings pertaining to Docket Number BC-2017-01935-2, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.

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						Board Operations Manager, AFBCMR