IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024260 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) as "1" or "2" vice "3." 2. The applicant states she wants to join the U.S. Air Force and the recruiter said she needs an RE code of "1" or "2.” She quit [the Army] while in basic training and tried to take it back but they would not let her. 3. The applicant provides no additional evidence. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records show she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 25 February 2010 and entered active duty for training on 19 April 2010. She was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, Fort Jackson, SC, for basic training. 2. On 25 May 2010, she was notified by her immediate commander of his intent to process her for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to entry level status performance and conduct. The unit commander cited the applicant's refusal to complete the training necessary to graduate from basic training and that she had received the required counseling. On 25 May 2010, she acknowledged receipt of the separation notification. 3. On 25 May 2010, her immediate commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, due to entry level status performance and conduct. The unit commander cited the applicant's refusal to participate in numerous training events that were required to graduate from basic training. 4. On 27 May 2010, the separation authority approved her discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for entry level performance and conduct and directed that she receive an uncharacterized discharge. On 9 June 2010, she was discharged accordingly. 5. The DD Form 214 she was issued confirms she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level performance and conduct with an uncharacterized discharge. Item 26 (Separation Code) of this form contains the entry "JGA" and Item 27 contains the entry "3." She completed 1 month and 24 days of creditable active service. 6. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 3 states a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time separation action is initiated. Chapter 11 provides for the separation of personnel due to unsatisfactory performance, conduct, or both, while in an entry level status. 7. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It states that the SPD code of "JGA" is the appropriate code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level performance and conduct. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table stipulates that an RE code of "3" will be assigned to members separated under these provisions with an SPD code of "JGA." 8. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program), covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army and the USAR. Table 3-1 shows the RE codes and states: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. They are qualified for enlistment if all other criteria are met. b. Prior to 28 February 1995, RE-2 applied to Soldiers who were separated for the convenience of the Government in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapters 5 and reenlistment was not contemplated. They were fully qualified for enlistment/reenlistment if all other criteria were met. On 28 February 1995, the code of RE-2 was discontinued. c. RE-3 applies to Soldiers who are not considered fully qualified for reentry or continuous service at time of separation, but disqualification is waivable. They are ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with an SPD of "JGA." Based on this, she was appropriately assigned an RE code of "3" at the time of discharge. An RE code of "3" is the correct code for Soldiers separated by reason of entry level performance and conduct. Therefore, she is not entitled to the requested relief. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ___X____ ___X ___ ____X___ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. 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