DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490

From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:      Secretary of the Navy   
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER  
             
 
Ref:    (a) 10 U.S.C. § 1552 
            
Encl:  (1)  DD Form 149 
       (2)  Subject’s naval record (excerpts) 
 
1. Pursuant to the reference, Petitioner, a former enlisted member of the Marine Corps, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting that her reenlistment (RE) code be changed from RE-4 to RE-3 in hopes of reenlisting now that the medical issue for which she was discharged has been resolved.   
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 22 July 2019 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval records, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.  
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: 
 
      a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulation within the Department of the Navy. 
 
      b.  Petitioner enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active-duty service on 1 May 2017.  She was discharged on 12 January 2018 with an honorable characterization of service, an RE-4 reenlistment code, and a narrative reason for separation of “condition not a disability.”     
 
     d.  Petitioner explains that she was discharged due to knee injuries (torn ACL and meniscus) that are now healed.  She would like to reenlist in a branch of the Armed Forces and requests that her RE code be changed to RE-3 to facilitate her doing so.  
MAJORITY CONCLUSION: 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the majority, consisting of Ms. Gilbert and Mr. Militello, concluded that Petitioner’s request warrants relief.  The majority’s decision is based on Petitioner’s contention that she is healed from the injuries that caused her discharge.  The majority noted that Petitioner would still be subject to medical screening before she could reenlist, and concluded that she should be given that opportunity by changing her RE code to “RE-3.” 
 
MINORITY CONCLUSION: 
 
The minority, Mr. Randall, concluded that Petitioner’s command was in the best position to subjectively determine her physical suitability for future military service, and that, therefore, her “RE-4” reenlistment code should remain. 
  
MAJORITY RECOMMENDATION: 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected to show that her RE code is “RE-3.”    
 
That Petitioner be issued a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. 
  
That a copy of this Report of Proceedings be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
That no further relief be granted. 
 
That, upon request, the Department of Veterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner’s application was received by the Board on 2 July 2018. 
 
MINORITY RECOMMENDATION: 
 
That Petitioner’s request is denied. 
 
4.  It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above-entitled matter. 
 
5.  The foregoing action of the Board is submitted for your review and action.