RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-02536
INDEX CODE: 112.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 February 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His separation was unjust. It was solely based on academic
performance. He was not given the chance to cross train into another
field.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits his DD Form 293,
Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the
United States.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Jun 05. On 16 Sep
05, he was notified by his commander that he was recommending he be
discharged from the Air Force for entry-level performance and conduct.
The reason for the recommendation was he failed to make satisfactory
progress in a required training program. Specifically, he failed
Block 1, Unit 12, Test A and Block 1, Unit 12, Test A, with scores of
66% and 68% respectively. The minimum passing score is 70%. He was
disenrolled from his technical training course on 29 Aug 05. However,
prior to disenrollment, he was counseled concerning his academic
failure, he received two hours Special Individualized Assistance
(SIA), attended Wing Learning Development Center (WLDC) Study Skills,
Test anxiety, and Reading Comprehension courses and washed back once.
Efforts to improve his performance met with negative results. He
acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, waived his
right to consult counsel. He did submit statements in his own behalf.
The base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally
sufficient, and recommended separation with an uncharacterized entry-
level separation. The discharge authority approved the separation and
directed his separation. He was separated from the Air Force on 4 Oct
05. He served 3 months and 28 days on active duty. He received an RE
code of “2C”. RE code 2C indicates involuntarily separated with an
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without
characterization of service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. DPPRS states the discharge was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the
discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge
authority. The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any
errors in his discharge processing. He provided no facts warranting a
change to his reenlistment eligibility code.
Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days
continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined
if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their
limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized character of service
is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.
A complete copy of the 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 8
Sep 06 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 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. The
applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or
injustices that occurred in the discharge processing, nor did he
provide any facts warranting a change to his uncharacterized service.
Furthermore, airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized
service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180
days continuous active service. Therefore, in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no 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 this application in
Executive Session on 26 October 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Aug 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 25 Aug 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 06.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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