RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04395 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. He be reinstated to the Air Force or his reentry (RE) code be changed to allow him to enter another branch of service (administratively corrected). 2. Block 8b, Station Where Separated, on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to reflect “Mountain Home AFB, ID,” instead of “Randolph AFB, TX.” ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He is not sure of the real reason for his discharge. He was given the option to cross train when he failed the Career Development Course (CDC), but was discharged instead. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of documents extracted from his military records. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 23 Aug 05. He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (A1C). He served as a Support Technician and Weapons Load Crew Member. The applicant received a referral enlisted performance report for the period 24 Apr 07 through 23 Apr 08 due to his failure to receive a passing grade on his CDC and End of Course Exam. The applicant was separated under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Phase II Enlisted Date of Separation (DOS) Rollback Program. He was honorably discharged on 30 Jun 10. He served four years, ten months and eight days of active service. On 8 Jun 11, AFPC/DPSOA informed the applicant the RE code 4E (completed 31 or more months (55 months for 6-year enlistees, if a first-term airman (FTA); or, grade is A1C or below and the airman is a second-term or career airman), reflected on his DD Form 214, was incorrect and that his records will be administratively corrected to reflect the appropriate RE code of 3A (FTA who separates before completing 36 months (60 months for 6 year enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, skill level, and insufficient TAFMS). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant was selected to be separated under the FY10 Phase II Enlisted Date of Separation (DOS) Rollback in accordance with PDSM 10-15 because of his assigned RE code of 4E (completed 31 or more months (55 months for 6-year enlistees, if a first-term airman; or, grade is A1C or below and the airman is a second-term or career airman). His discharge was administered correctly based on his 4E RE code and carried out in accordance with PDSM 10-15 and the appropriate governing instructions. Notwithstanding the above, the applicant’s RE code should have been changed to 3A upon being selected for the DOS Rollback Program. The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 24 Jun 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting the applicant’s reinstatement into the Air Force. The applicant contends he was approved for retraining and should never have been discharged. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge process. While it appears the applicant was in the midst of taking steps to qualify for retraining, the evidence of record indicates that he was appropriately selected for discharge under the FY10 Phase II DOS Rollback Program. In this respect, we note the comments by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) indicating that he was selected for discharge under this program based on his assigned Reentry (RE) code of 4E. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe his discharge under the DOS Rollback Program was improper or contrary to the provisions of the governing instructions. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice with respect to the station where the applicant was separated as reflected on his DD Form 214. The evidence indicates the applicant was separated from Mountain Home AFB, ID, instead of Randolph AFB, TX. We note the Air Force OPR has also determined the applicant should have been issued an RE code of 3A in conjunction with his discharge and will correct his records administratively. Therefore, we believe the applicant’s records should be corrected as indicated below. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT, be corrected to show that Block 8b, Station Where Separated, on his DD Form 214, dated 30 June 2010, be amended to reflect “Mountain Home AFB, ID,” rather than “Randolph AFB, TX.” ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04395 in Executive Session on 4 Aug 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04395 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Nov 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS dated 2 Jun 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jun 11. Panel Chair