RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04046

XXXXXXXXX					COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from 6U (not selected for retention by Commander) to a code which will allow him to reenlist.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served honorably for 4 ½ years, deployed twice, scored well on fitness tests, attended all required drills with the Guard, and has never had any disciplinary action.  He wants to rejoin his unit in a different Air Force specialty code (AFSC) and is unable to do so with his current RE code.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air National Guard (ANG) senior airman.  

On 7 Mar 17, the applicant was discharged from the ANG, for expiration of enlistment.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1PP recommends denying the application.  

The reenlistment code was a deliberate decision by the unit commander.  It was selected so a waiver would be required.  The applicant rarely attended drill, and when he rescheduled did not show up on those days, reported late, and disappeared constantly.  He was not a satisfactory participant.  

Guidance reflects commanders may deny reenlistments to members of their command.  While the commander had the authority not to reenlist the applicant, the selected RE code is erroneous and should not be used for members whose commanders did not select them for retention at their expiration term of service (ETS).  An RE code of 6H (pending discharge – involuntary; not eligible to reenlist) is more appropriate.  

The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 Jun 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of NGB/A1PP and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  

The applicant be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

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-2017-04046 in Executive Session on 17 Jul 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:  Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 22 Aug 17.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, NGB/A1PP, w/atch, dated 15 May 18.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Jun 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9 regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-04046.