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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01439
Original file (BC-2011-01439.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01439 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter 
military service. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He believes it was unjust for him to receive the RE code “2C” 
because he failed a test. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of a 
congressional inquiry. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 17 Nov 09, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. 

 

On 11 Mar 10, his commander notified him that he was recommending 
his discharge from the Air Force for entry-level performance or 
conduct. The specific reason for the discharge action was his 
elimination from training due to failing Block 3, Unit 6, Test 
1B, 1C, and 1A. 

 

His commander advised him of his rights in this matter. On 
11 Mar 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification 
of discharge and, after consulting with counsel, waived his right 
to submit statements in his own behalf. 

 

The legal office reviewed the case, found it legally sufficient 
to support separation, and recommended an entry-level separation 
with uncharacterized service. 

 


On 16 Mar 10, the discharge authority concurred with the 
commander’s recommendation and the applicant was furnished an 
entry-level separation with uncharacterized service on 17 Mar 10. 
He was credited with four months and one day of active service. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. Per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 
36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, the applicant’s RE code is 
appropriate based on him receiving an entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

He is trying to enlist in the Navy and believes he should not be 
banned from serving his country for failing a test. 

 

The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 an injustice to warrant 
changing the applicant’s RE code of “2C.” The evidence of record 
indicates the applicant was given an entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service for “entry-level performance or conduct.” 
After a thorough review of the applicant’s complete submission 
and evidence of record, we find no evidence which would lead us 
to believe that his entry-level separation with uncharacterized 
service was improper or contrary to the governing instruction 
under which it was effected. We also find no evidence the 
contested RE code, issued in conjunction with his entry-level 
separation, was erroneously assigned or inaccurately reflected 
the circumstances of his separation. Notwithstanding the above, 
we are persuaded that corrective action is warranted regarding 
the applicant’s narrative reason for separation. This Board has 
previously determined in similar cases that where the evidence 
appears to clearly indicate the service member was discharged for 
performance and not any misconduct, the narrative reason should 
be amended by deleting the words “or conduct” from the narrative 
reason for separation. Therefore, in the interest of equity and 


justice, we believe the applicant’s records should be corrected 
as indicated below. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to the APPLICANT, be corrected to show that Block 28 
(Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214, Certificate 
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued as a result of 
his entry-level separation on 17 March 2010, be amended by 
deleting the words “or conduct.” 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01439 in Executive Session on 8 Nov 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 4 Apr 10 [sic] and 27 Apr 11, 

 w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 1 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Sep 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Acting Panel Chair 



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