RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02129
INDEX CODE: 100.06
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 Jan 08
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed so he can reenlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told to sign up for aircraft maintenance when he really wanted
to join the medical field. His administrative and general scores were
higher than his mechanical score.
The applicant submits his Request/Authorization for Separation and his
DD Form 214. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 15 Nov 05 and,
around 14 Feb 06, began training as an aerospace maintenance helper.
However, he scored 68% in three block tests, failing to meet the
minimum passing score of 70%. He was disenrolled from his technical
training course on 23 May 06.
Efforts to improve the applicant’s performance met with negative
results. Prior to disenrollment, he was counseled concerning his
academic failures, received two hours of Special Individualized
Assistance (SIA), attended Study Skills and Test Anxiety Courses, and
was washed back once. During counseling, he apparently admitted he
spent only 30-45 minutes a night studying even though two hours of
study per day were mandated. In a separate statement, the applicant
indicated it was his decision to choose this career field; however, he
felt that choice had been a mistake. He indicated he wanted to remain
in the Air Force. Other than failing to progress in his training, the
applicant’s performance was found to be satisfactory.
On 1 Jun 06, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to
recommend an honorable discharge for failure to make satisfactory
progress in a required training program. After consulting counsel,
the applicant waived his right to submit statements for consideration.
On 2 Jun 06, the commander recommended the applicant be honorably
discharged for unsatisfactory performance, citing the reasons given in
the notification letter. The case was found legally sufficient on
6 Jun 06, with a recommendation for honorable discharge without
probation and rehabilitation (P&R). The discharge authority concurred
on 9 Jun 06.
After 6 months and 29 days of active service, the applicant was
honorably discharged in the grade of airman on 13 Jun 06 for
unsatisfactory performance. He was issued an RE code of 2C
(involuntarily separated with an honorable characterization).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. The discharge was consistent with
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation and within the discretion of the discharge authority. The
applicant did not submit evidence or identify any errors or injustices
that occurred in the discharge processing that warranted a change to
his RE code.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 4 Aug 06 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
D). As of this date, this office has received no response.
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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 an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions
were duly noted, but we are not persuaded his RE code should be
changed. Before being recommended for discharge, significant efforts
had been made to help the applicant improve his academic performance.
However, by his own admission, he apparently did not apply himself to
his studies. At the time members are separated from the Air Force,
they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their
service and circumstances of their separation. After a thorough
review of the evidence of record, we believe that, given the
circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, the RE code
issued was in accordance with the appropriate directives. Therefore,
we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable action on 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 this application in
Executive Session on 2 November 2006 under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
Ms. Maureen B. Higgins, Member
The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-02129 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jun 06.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 24 Jul 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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