RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04705 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an 
entry level separation without characterization of service) be 
changed to allow his reentry into the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He should have received a different type of discharge. 

 

He was only 18 years old, and has learned from his actions and 
knows he will be ready to start again if given the chance. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
discharge documents. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 28 Sep 10, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for 
a period of six years. 

 

On 16 Nov 10, the applicant was notified by his squadron 
commander that he was recommending his discharge from the Air 
Force for entry level performance or conduct. The reasons for 
the proposed action were the applicant’s unsatisfactory 
performance, Basic Training Record (BMT Form 105A) with 
documented minor disciplinary infractions, and his failure to 
adapt to the military environment while in Basic Military 
Training (BMT). 

 

On 16 Nov 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and after consulting with legal 
counsel, submitted a statement in his own behalf. 

 

On 19 Nov 10, the applicant was discharged by reason of entry 
level performance and conduct, and issued an RE code of 2C. He 
served on active duty for a period of 1 month and 22 days. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 


AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant’s 
service characterization is correct. Airmen are given entry-
level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when 
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a 
member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it 
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize 
their limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized service is 
correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. 

 

DPSOS states that based on the documentation on file in the 
master personnel records, the discharge, to include the service 
characterization, was appropriately administered and within the 
discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant provided no 
evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of his 
discharge. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
code (2C) is correct based on his entry level separation without 
characterization of service. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 22 Apr 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (Exhibit E). 

 

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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 error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt 
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 


The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2010-04705 in Executive Session on 21 Jul 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Dec 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 14 Mar 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 11 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair