RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01596
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) Code of 2C (Entry Level Performance or Conduct)
on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, be changed so he can apply to the Air National
Guard or Air Force Reserve.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he separated from the Air Force, he was told by Air Force
Personnel that he would be able to reapply to the Air Force six
month later; however, his RE Code of 2C makes that impossible.
He has no one to blame but himself for failing to pass the last
block of training. At the time, he was dealing with the death
of his Grandfather, who was his father figure. In addition, it
was too loud in the dormitories to really study.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered the Air Force on 22 Jun 2010.
On 1 Dec 10, the applicants commander notified him of his
intent to discharge him from the Air Force with an entry-level
separation for failure to make satisfactory progress in a
required training program. The separation recommendation was
based on the fact that on or about 1 Nov 10, the applicant had
failed Block VII, Unit 4, Test A of the Basic Airborne
Operations Specialty Undergraduate Flying Training Course with a
score of 73%, while a minimum passing score was 85%, and was
washed back to re-test. On or about 9 Nov 10, he scored 67.5%
on the re-test and was eliminated from the course.
On 2 Dec 10, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant
acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his right to
submit a statement. On 7 Dec 10, the case was determined to be
legally sufficient and the discharge authority concurred with
the commanders recommendation on 10 Dec 10, directing the
applicant be discharged. On 14 Dec 10 the applicant was
furnished an entry level separation with uncharacterized service
and issued an RE Code of 2C after serving 5 months and 23 days
of active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in
the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge
authority. The applicants academic performance indicated an
inability to complete the more stringent requirements of basic
airborne operations specialty course. The applicant did not
submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that
occurred in the discharge processing. He provided no facts
warranting a change to his type of separation or RE code.
Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized
service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of
continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD)
determined it would be unfair to the member and the service to
characterize a members limited service when separation is
initiated within the first 180 days of active service.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial with respect to the applicants RE
Code. The applicant does not provide any evidence that supports
a correction of his RE code. The RE code of 2C is required per
AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, Chapter 3, based on his
entry level separation with and uncharacterized service. A
waiver from recruiting services (if they deem it appropriate)
would be more appropriate than circumventing the screening
process by changing the RE code based on the members desire to
enter the military.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA 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 4 Nov 2011 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit E).
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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. 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 (OPRs) and adopt their rationale as the basis for
our conclusion 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
applicant was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with the
application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01596 in Executive Session on 28 Feb 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Apr 11, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 8 Sep 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 14 Oct 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 4 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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