RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00762
					COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reenlistment (RE) code of “3A” which denotes “First-term 
airman [involuntary separated](entry-level) for inability to 
satisfactorily progress in a required training program without 
characterization of service; or a first-term airman [involuntary 
separated] for failure to progress in military training required 
to be qualified for service with the Air Force or for performance 
of primary duties” be changed to “2C” which denotes “Involuntary 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation 
without characterization of service” to allow her to enlist in the 
Air National Guard (ANG). 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was not aware of her erroneous RE code until she pursued a 
waiver to join the ANG.  Her current RE code cannot be waived by 
the ANG.  

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, copies of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, character reference letters and Basic 
Military Training (BMT) Certificate of Training. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 Feb 13, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  She 
was credited with 5 months and 14 days of active service. 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  Based on the documentation on file 
in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the 
Separation Program Designator (SPD) code, narrative reason for 
separation and character of service was appropriately administered 
and within the discretion of the discharge authority.  

The applicant was previously recycled in training because of her 
academic performance.  She was placed on academic probation and 
counseled on numerous occasions regarding exam preparation and 
expectations.  Additionally, she received specialized individual 
assistance totaling five hours during the duty day and 13.5 hours 
outside the duty day.  Since none of these efforts were 
successful, the commander determined removal from the course and 
discharge was in order.  

On 28 Jun 13, the applicant was notified of her commander’s intent 
to recommend her discharge from the Air Force for entry-level 
performance or conduct under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, 
Administrative Separation of Airmen.  Specifically, for failure to 
make satisfactory progress in the Basic Medical 
Technician/Corpsman Program Course.  She acknowledged receipt of 
the discharge notification and was afforded the opportunity to 
consult legal counsel and submit statements in her own behalf.  
The base legal office reviewed the discharge and found it legally 
sufficient to support separation.  

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.  The applicant was only on 
active duty for 143 days when the discharge action was initiated.  
Therefore, her uncharacterized character of service is correct and 
in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. 

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  If the ANG is telling the applicant 
that RE code 3A is wrong, they are misleading her as RE Code 3A is 
correct.  Effective 29 Aug 12, the Air Force changed its policy 
for member’s who meet the definition of RE code 3A to assist them 
in being able to get back in the military as the “2” RE codes are 
the most negative RE codes authorized by the Air Force and are 
traditionally the hardest RE codes to waive for reentry back into 
the military.

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.  


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Aug 14, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.





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.  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 the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

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


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-00762 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 15, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Dec 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 27 Jun 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 31 Jul 14.
Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Aug 14.