RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-01087
INDEX CODE: 112.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed from 2P to a
favorable code.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told by a Naval reserve recruiter that the RE code he received
means he was forced out of the Air Force and that he went absent
without leave (AWOL), deserted, struck someone or was insubordinate.
He states this is not true.
Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no
need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Military Personnel Management Specialist, AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed the
application and recommended denial. A complete copy of the evaluation
is at Exhibit C.
Complete copies of the evaluations are at Exhibit C.
The Chief, Skills Management Branch, AFPC/DPPAE, reviewed the
application and states that they wish to note that IMC 83-1 to AFR 35-
16, Vol I, The USAF Reenlistment, Retention, and NCO Status Programs,
25 May 1981, changed the narrative condition for RE code 2P to
Reserved, and AFR 35-16, Vol I, 27 April 1984 changed the narrative
condition for RE code 2P to Absent without leave (AWOL), deserter, or
dropped from rolls (DFR). However, RE code 2P is appropriate for
applicant’s discharge since the narrative reason for this RE code
prior to 25 May 1981 was separated under AFR 39-10 as marginal
performer or to preserve good order and discipline. Therefore, they
recommend denial of applicant’s request.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is attached at
Exhibit D.
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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. After reviewing the
evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records
are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice. His
contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments
provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those
allegations. Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of
the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
4. Notwithstanding the above findings, we believe the applicant’s
RE code should be changed to “2C (Involuntarily Separated with an
Honorable Discharge).” In this respect, we note that the RE code of
“2P”, assigned to the applicant at the time of his discharge in 1981,
appropriately identified him as a marginal performer. However, this
RE code was subsequently changed and is currently used to characterize
individuals who are in an Absent Without Leave (AWOL)/Deserter status.
Since the RE code of “2P” could cause unneccessary questions
concerning the reasons for his separation, we believe the RE code
should be changed to correctly identify the for separation under
today’s standards. Therefore, recommend his record be corrected
accordingly.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of his
discharge on 17 December 1981, he was issued a Reenlistment
Eligibility (RE) code of “2C.”
The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 24 February 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Henry Romo, Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Member
Dr. Gerald B. Kauvar, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Apr 99, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 22 Jul 99.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 5 Aug 99.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Sep 99.
Exhibit F. Applicant's response, dated 13 Sep 99.
HENRY ROMO, JR
Panel Chair
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