ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:  4 September 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170015589


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  an upgrade of his Reentry (RE) Code

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three year time frame provided in Title 10, United 
States Code (USC), section 1552 (b); however, the Army Board for Correction of 
Military Records conducted a substantive review of this case and determined it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. 

2.  The applicant states he wishes his RE Code 3C be upgraded to RE1, due to having 
prior service.

3.  A review of the applicant’s service record shows:

   a.  After serving for 4 years in the Marine Corps, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 
4 March 1988.

   b.  On 8 April 1988, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of AR 635-
200, paragraph 5-11a, separation of personnel who did not meet procurement medical 
fitness standards-no disability.  He was assigned Separation Code “JFT” and RE Code 
3-3C.

4.  By regulation, (AR 635-5) Separation Code “JFT”, when used carries a RE code of 
“2” or “3”.

5.  An RE 3 applies to persons who are not considered fully qualified for reentry or 
continuous service at the time of separation, but the disqualification is waivable.  If the 
applicant still desires to reenter the military, he should contact a local recruiter who can 
advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time.


BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found relief was 
not warranted.  The applicant’s contentions were carefully considered.  He was provided 
with a SPN Code of JFT, and a RE Code 3 after separating for not meeting 
procurement medical fitness standards.  Regulatory guidance at the time in which he 
served shows RE Code 3 is appropriate given SPN Code JFT.  The Board agreed there 
was no error or injustice in this case.

BOARD VOTE:
Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	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 the overall merits of this case are insufficient 
as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.

	  
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.



REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, USC, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military 
records must be filed within three years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice.  
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records 
(ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the three-year statute of 
limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.

2.  Army Regulation (AR) 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment 
Program) states the criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing.  
The regulation provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals 
will be assigned an RE code based on their service records or the reason for discharge.   
Table 3-1 states:

    a.  RE 1 Applies to person completing his/her term of active service who is 
considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army.  Qualified for enlistment if all other criteria 
are met.
    
    b.  RE-2 Applies to persons separated before completing a contracted period of 
service whose reenlistment is not contemplated

   c.  RE 3C applies to persons who have completed over 4 months of service who do 
not meet the basic eligibility pay grade requirements of AR 602-280, chapter 2, or who 
have been denied reenlistment under the Qualitative Retention Process .  Ineligible for 
enlistment unless a waiver is granted.
   
//NOTHING FOLLOWS//

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20170015589

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