RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02050
INDEX CODE: 100.03
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to 2Q and his
separation code be reviewed for accuracy. He later requested only
that his RE code be changed to 2C rather than 2Q.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The 2P RE code represents absent without leave (AWOL); deserter
dropped from rolls. Considering the fact that he was honorably
discharged, it was not possible to also be AWOL.
Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 26 Jun 81, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
(RegAF) for a period of four years in the grade of airman basic.
On 27 Jul 81, a medical evaluation board convened at Lackland AFB,
Texas. After consideration of clinical records, laboratory
findings, and physical examination, the board established the
following diagnosis: pes valgo planus with incapacitating foot
pain. He did not meet minimum enlistment standards but he met
retention standards. The board recommended the applicant be
discharged from the service by reason of physical disability which
existed prior to service (EPTS) and had not been aggravated
permanently.
On 29 Jul 81, the applicant was notified by his commander that
involuntary discharge action had been recommended against him for
his erroneous enlistment. The commander advised the applicant that
if his recommendation was approved, he would be ineligible for
reenlistment into the Air Force as long as the disqualifying
enlistment defect existed.
Applicant was advised he had a right to counsel and the right to
submit statements in his own behalf. He elected to waive his right
to counsel and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The
discharge authority reviewed the recommendation for erroneous
enlistment and approved the commander’s request.
On 31 Jul 81, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of
AFR 39-10 (Failed to Meet Physical Standards for Enlistment) with an
honorable characterization of service in the grade of airman basic
with an RE code of 2P (Separated under AFR 39-10 as marginal
performer or to preserve good order and discipline, Basic Military
Trainee (BMT) eliminees discharged due to erroneous enlistment,
concealment of civilian convictions, and so forth) and a separation
code of JFU (Failed to Meet Physical Standards for Enlistment). He
was credited with 1 month and 5 days of active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Military Personnel Management Specialist, AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed
this application and indicated that, based upon the documentation in
the file, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Additionally,
the discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge
authority. Applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify
any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.
Additionally, he provided no facts warranting a change in his
narrative reason for separation or a change in the separation code
he was given. DPPRS recommends disapproval.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at
Exhibit C.
The Special Programs & AFBCMR Manager, AFPC/DPPAES, also reviewed
this application and indicated that the RE code 2P (Separated under
AFR 39-10 as marginal performer or to preserve good order and
discipline, BMT eliminees discharged due to erroneous enlistment,
concealment of civilian convictions, and so forth) is correct.
A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluations and indicated that he
feels the separation code issue has been resolved. He respectfully
requests that his RE code still be changed. Initially he requested
2Q (Personnel retired or discharged under AFR 35-4) as he thought
that was the closest code to his situation but that is not the case.
Since he was not medically retired or discharged, that one does not
apply. The code that reflects more accurately his discharge
circumstances based on the current codes in use would be 2C
(Separated under AFM 39-12).
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit F.
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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. After reviewing the
evidence of record, we agree that applicant’s separation from the
Air Force was appropriate. However, in view of the current
reenlistment eligibility code listing, we believe a change of the
applicant’s RE code to 2C more accurately reflects the circumstances
of his administrative separation with an honorable discharge.
Therefore, we recommend that the records be corrected as indicated
below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that his RE code, issued
in conjunction with his honorable discharge on 31 Jul 81, was RE 2C.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 9 November 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. George Franklin, Member
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Jul 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 23 Aug 00.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPAES, dated 1 Sep 00.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 Sep 00.
Exhibit F. Letter fr applicant, dated 12 Sep 00, w/atchs.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 00-02050
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the
authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat
116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to , be corrected to show that his reenlistment
eligibility (RE) code, issued in conjunction with his honorable
discharge on 31 July 1981, was RE 2C.
JOE G.
LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force
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