RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04198
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The reenlistment eligibility of “Not Eligible” on his National Guard
Bureau (NGB) Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, be
changed to “Eligible” so he may enlist with the US Coast Guard.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
As a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard (MAANG) he missed
two Unit Training Assemblies (UTA’s) due to his frustration with not
being cross-trained from an administrative position to a Weapons
Systems Security Flight (WSSF) position. He met with his base
commander to explain his absences and ask for a position with the
WSSF. His commander informed him the unit had no WSSF vacancies but
offered him a photography position contingent on him making up his
missed UTA’s. He agreed to make up the UTA’s but upon learning there
were no WSSF positions he told his commander he was only interested in
being in the WSSF. His commander then recommended he accept an early
separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. He
accepted the discharge but did not know he would be unable to reenlist
in the future. In fact, he states he never saw the discharge
document.
He states he applied for and was granted an honorable discharge
instead of the general discharge and he now would like to have his
reenlistment eligibility changed to “Eligible.” He realizes now he
made a grave mistake in the past and attributes his poor decision to
being an immature 20-year-old. He has worked for the past 15 years as
a correctional officer and is approaching retirement. His plan for
his future includes enlisting in the Coast Guard now and working with
their Port Security team. He plans on applying for active duty
positions with them when he retires from his corrections job.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a personal
statement, and copies of his DD Form 214, his NGB Form 22, and his
honorable discharge certificate.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the MAANG on 25 June 1986. On 8 July 1988,
he was discharged from the MAANG for non-participation. He had served
for two years and fourteen days. He received a general, under
honorable conditions, discharge and a reenlistment eligibility of
“Ineligible”. He was serving in the grade of airman (E2) at the time
of his discharge. In 1994, applicant applied for and received a DD
Form 214 and an Honorable Discharge certificate from ARPC for
completion of his obligated service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ANG/DPPI recommends denial. DPPI notes the applicant openly admits
his decision to accept an early discharge in 1988 rather than cross-
train into another career field. In accordance with the established
regulations of the time, he was discharged as a result of accumulating
nine or more unexcused absences within a 12-month period. DPPI states
the discharge and service characterization were appropriate for the
conditions.
DPPI’s complete 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 2004 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. 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 and
appreciate his desire to serve; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and
adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In this
regard, we note the applicant not only accumulated more than nine
unexcused absences with in a 12- month period which is cause for
disciplinary action, but he elected to be discharged rather than to
cross-train into another career field. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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-
2003-04198 in Executive Session on 13 October 2004, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Martha J. Evans, Panel Chair
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Member
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, ANG/DPPI, dated 10 Sep 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 04.
MARTHA J. EVANS
Panel Chair
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