RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00007
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Applicant requests that his “2C” reentry (RE) code, “Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge, or entry level separation
without characterization of service” be changed to “3C,” “First Term
airman not yet considered under the selective reenlistment program.”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was originally supposed to receive a “3C” RE code, but was given a
“2C’ instead. He was discharged from service after only three months
due to his failure to meet weapons training requirements. He would
like a less punitive RE code so that he may reenlist in the Air Force.
In support of his appeal, applicant has attached several letters of
recommendation.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to documents provided by the applicant, he entered active
duty on 29 Aug 00. On 17 Nov 00, his flight commander notified him
that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for “Entry
Level Performance and Conduct.” The reason for the action was that the
applicant failed to make satisfactory progress in a required training
program. Specifically, he was eliminated from the Security Forces
technical training course for weapons failure after failing to qualify
on the M-16A2 rifle after five times with scores less than the minimum
required of 25. The applicant acknowledged receipt on 17 Nov 00 and
waived his right to consult counsel and to submit statements in his
behalf. After legal review and concurrence by the appropriate level
commanders, applicant was discharged from the Air Force on 28 Nov 00
with an entry level separation with uncharacterized character of
service. He was issued a Rennlistment Eligibility Code of “2C.”
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS reviewed this application in regards to the applicant’s
entry level separation. Based on their review of documentation in the
file, they believe the discharge was consistent with the procedural and
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Airmen are given
entry-level separation/uncharacterized service when separation is
initiated within the first 180 days of continuous active service.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his
RE code. The RE code of “2C” is correct. AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in
the United States Air Force, precludes airmen from separating with a
“3C” code as the applicant claims he was supposed to receive.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on
26 Apr 02 for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response
has not been received.
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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 regarding the applicant’s RE code.
We accept the findings contained in the Advisory Opinion prepared by
AFPC/DPPAE and find no basis to grant the relief requested.
4. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice warranting a change in the reason for
separation. After reviewing the complete evidence of record and
weighing the circumstances that led to the applicant’s discharge, we
believe that the inclusion of the phrase “and conduct” as part of the
reason for the applicant’s discharge is inaccurate and unfair. The
evidence of record does not document any misconduct by the applicant,
only training deficiencies that eventually led to his discharge.
Therefore, in the interest of fairness and justice, we recommend that
the words “and conduct” be deleted from the narrative reason for
applicant’s discharge and his 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 the phrase “and
conduct” be deleted from Block 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on
his DD Form 214, Certification of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, issued on 28 November 2000.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-00007 in
Executive Session on 5 June 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Panel Chair
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
Mr. Michael Maglio, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jan 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPRS , dated 4 Feb 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 26 Apr 02.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
AFBCMR 02-00007
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 XXXXXXXXX, XXX-XX-XXXX, be corrected to show that
the words “and conduct” be deleted from Block 28 (Narrative Reason
for Separation) on his DD Form 214, Certification of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, issued on 28 November 2000.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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