RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00953
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 2C reentry (RE) code (Involuntarily separated with an
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without
characterization of service) be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is a former pararescue (PJ) apprentice who made a grievous
error in judgment. He was young and had many personal problems.
His parents were going through a divorce, his younger sisters
were being sexually assaulted, and his ex-fiancé left him. He
felt pain, helplessness, and indescribable loneliness. He was
barely twenty-years old and felt he needed to be at home. He
gave up his dream of becoming a PJ. Leaving the military was the
most destructive decision he has made, one that haunts him still
today. He was stuck in a deep depression because of past
decisions he made. He asks for a second chance to reenter the
military and become a PJ.
He attends a Community College and is very close to transferring
to a University; he has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. He
is certified as an Under Water Diver and has his United States
Parachutes Association Certification and National Registry
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) Certification. He is on an
open water swim team. He would like to serve his country and
honor the brothers he lost in the mountains of Afghanistan.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
certificates and copies of letters of support.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 4 Dec 96 and
was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-
3), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank
of 18 Jan 97. His commander recommended him for discharge for
unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and
AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.26.1. The applicant received an
honorable discharge on 24 Jun 99 after serving 2 years, 6 months,
and 21 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant was
discharged for unsatisfactory progress in training based upon his
academic elimination from technical training school. The
applicant was provided many opportunities to improve his academic
performance. He was counseled on several occasions; however, he
stated he was no longer motivated to continue training. DPSOS
found no error or injustice in the processing of his discharge,
nor did the applicant submit any such evidence. The discharge
was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements
and was within the discretion of the discharge authority.
The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicants RE
code of 2C is required per the governing instructions based on
his involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service.
DPSOA notes that members with RE code of 2C can rejoin the Air
Force if a waiver is approved. The recruiting services decide
whether waiver requests are approved or disapproved.
The DPSOA 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 19 Aug 11 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 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; however, 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.
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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-00953 in Executive Session on 20 Sep 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2011-00953
was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 7 Jul 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Aug 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Aug 11.
Panel Chair
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