RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02363 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty be corrected as follows: 

 

 1. Her narrative reason for separation (Entry Level 
Performance and Conduct) and separation code (JGA) be changed. 

 

 2. Her reentry (RE) code of 4C “Separated for concealment of 
juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards 
for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test (AFRAT), or void 
enlistments,” be changed to allow her reentry into the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Her performance and conduct did not prohibit her from completing 
the Air Force one and one-half mile run in the correct time. 

 

Her RE code is preventing her from having a second chance in the 
military. In addition, current and future employers may judge 
her according to her RE code, separation code, and narrative 
reason for separation. She is not a liability because she did 
not excel in her overall Physical Fitness Test (PFT). 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of her 
DD Form 214, and service records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 4 Mar 08, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for 
a period of six years. 

 

On 9 Jun 08, the applicant was notified by her squadron commander 
that he was recommending her discharge from the Air Force for 
unsatisfactory entry level performance or conduct for her failure 
to make satisfactory progress in a required training program and 
failure to meet fitness standards. Specifically, the applicant’s 


documented unsatisfactory performance in the Get Fit Program and 
negative entries in her Basic Training Record. 

 

On 27 Jun 08, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and after consulting with legal 
counsel, submitted a statement in her own behalf. 

 

The base legal office found the case legally sufficient to 
support the separation, and on 2 Jul 08, the discharge authority 
directed an entry-level separation. 

 

On 3 Jul 08, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, by reason of entry level performance and 
conduct, and was issued an RE code of 4C. She served on active 
duty for a period of 4 months. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
her narrative reason for separation and separation code. DPSOS 
states, based on the documentation on file in the master 
personnel records, the discharge to include the narrative reason 
for separation and separation code was appropriately administered 
and within the discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

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, her 
uncharacterized service is correct and in accordance with DoD and 
Air Force instructions. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
the RE code to one that would allow her to reenlist. DPSOA notes 
the applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects an erroneous RE code and, 
based on her involuntary separation without characterization of 
service, the appropriate RE code is “2C.” Unless otherwise 
directed by the board, DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code will 
be administratively corrected to reflect 2C. 

 

The RE code 2C is required based on her involuntary entry level 
separation without characterization of service. The applicant 
has provided no proof of an error or injustice with regards to 
her RE code. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 4 Nov 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 opinions and recommendations 
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. We 
note that DPSOA has indicated the applicant’s RE code of 4C is in 
error, and that her DD Form 214 will be administratively 
corrected to reflect 2C. We have no objection to this 
administrative correction. Therefore, in the absence of evidence 
to the contrary, we find no basis to grant 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-2011-02363 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number 
BC-2011-02363 was considered: 

 


 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 25 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 14 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair