RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02884 

COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of “2C – Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service,” be changed to allow him to reenter 
the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His technical training school for Air Force Specialty Code 4N031, 
Aerospace Medical Service, was extremely difficult. He failed 
the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic National Registry three 
times, which caused him to fail out of Tech School. He believes 
that if he were given another career field, he would be 
successful at completing technical training. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 June 2011 in 
career field 4N011, Aerospace Medical Service Helper. 

 

On 29 December 2011, his commander notified the applicant of his 
intent to recommend him for an honorable discharge for academic 
failure under the provisions of Air Force Program Directive 
(AFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations. The 
applicant acknowledged his commander’s intent, consulted counsel 
and submitted a statement in his own behalf. After considering 
the applicant’s submission, the commander recommended he be 
discharged without probation or rehabilitation based on the 
applicant’s failure of multiple exams, despite counseling and 
individual assistance; and, failure to make progress in a 
required training program. 

 

After the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found the case to be 
legally sufficient, the discharge authority approved the 
recommended discharge and directed the applicant be honorably 
discharged under the provisions of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 
36-3208, Chapter 5, Section 5E, for unsatisfactory performance. 


 

The applicant was honorably discharged effective 20 January 2012, 
in the grade of airman first class (E-3). His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects 
his RE code as “2C” and a narrative reason for separation as 
“Unsatisfactory Performance.” He served 7 months and 14 days on 
active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
Code of “2C” is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the 
USAF, based on his involuntary discharge with an honorable 
characterization of service. The applicant does not provide 
evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE Code. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 17 September 2012, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no 
response. 

 

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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 office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02884 in Executive Session on 4 April 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02884: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 12, w/atchs. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 5 Sep 12. 

Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel Chair