RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02553
INDEX NUMBER: 100.06, 110.00
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COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2” be changed; his
character of service changed to honorable; and grade be changed to
sergeant.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was separated as a sergeant rather than an airman first class. His
character of service should be honorable; however it was left blank on
his DD Form 214. He never had any problems with his record to justify
receiving a RE code of “2”.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a letter from
416 CSG/DPE/DPMMC, a copy of DD Form 256AF, Honorable Discharge
Certificate, DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, a letter from the XXXXXXX County Veterans
Service Department, and AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for
Separation.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 December 1968, in the
grade of airman basic (E-1), for a period of four years.
On 10 March 1972, the applicant received an Article 15 for being
derelict in the performance of his duties. His punishment consisted of
a suspended reduction to airman first class until 9 June 1972 and a
forfeiture of $15.00 pay per month for two months. On 27 April 1972,
the suspended reduction was vacated based on his failure to go at the
time prescribed to his appointed place of duty on or about 24 April
1972.
On 5 May 1972, the applicant was separated with an honorable discharge
in the grade of airman first class and issued a RE-2 code (ineligible
for reenlistment). He served 3 years, 5 months and 2 days of total
active military service. Although the applicant received an Honorable
Discharge Certificate, his DD Form 214 did not reflect his character
of service nor the type of discharge certificate issued.
On 1 October 2007, AFPC/DPSOY issued the applicant a DD Form 215,
Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, correcting his DD Form 214 to reflect character of
service honorable.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial to change the applicant’s rank to
sergeant on his DD Form 214 as he did not hold that rank at the time
of his discharge for the service.
AFPC/DPSOE’s complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial and states the applicant did not provide
any proof the RE code is in error; therefore it is DPSOA’s position
the RE code is correct as it stands.
AFPC/DPSOA’s completion evaluation, with attachments, at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant’s Veterans’ Service Officer states the applicant would
be very grateful if the Board would issue a DD Form 215 showing that
his character of service at the time of discharge was honorable.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit F.
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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 an error or injustice. At the time a member is
separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated
upon the quality of their service and the circumstances of their
separation. The assigned code reflects the Air Force’s position
regarding whether or not, or under what circumstances, the individual
should be allowed to reenlist. After careful consideration of the
evidence provided, we are not persuaded that the assigned RE code is
in error or unjust or that an upgrade of the RE code is warranted. In
respect to his request for change of his grade to sergeant, we note
that the applicant received an Article 15 and a suspended reduction to
airman first class; however, this suspended reduction was vacated
because of the applicant’s subsequent misconduct. Therefore, we agree
with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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, and in the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary,
we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in
this application.
4. Additionally, we note that the applicant’s DD Form 214 was
administratively corrected by AFPC/DPSOY to reflect that he was
honorably discharged.
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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 Docket Number BC-2007-
02553 in Executive Session on 28 November 2007, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member
Mr. Wallace F. Beard, Jr., Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with
AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-02553:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Mar 07, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Available Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOE, dated 14 Sep 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Sep 07.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Oct 07
Exhibit F. Applicant’s Response, 16 Oct 07.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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