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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02146
Original file (BC-2011-02146.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02146 

 COUNSEL: 

 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 a code that would 
allow him to reenlist. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He believes his record to be unjust. He received minimal 
counseling and remedial help for studying for tests and was never 
made to realize the full consequences of not performing 
satisfactorily academically. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits character 
reference letters. 

 

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

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 September 
2010. 

 

The applicant was notified by his commander on 4 April 2011, of 
his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under 
the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific 
reasons follow: 

 

 a. On 14 February 2011, 14 March 2011, 15 March 2011, 
23 March 2011, the applicant failed to achieve the minimum 
passing score on tests from the Security Forces Apprentice 
Course. As a result of these failures, the applicant was 
disenrolled from the course. 

 

He was advised of his rights in this matter, waived his right to 
consult with counsel and elected not to submit statements in his 
own behalf. The assistant staff judge advocate found the case 
legally sufficient and recommended discharge. The discharge 
authority concurred with the recommendation and directed an 


honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 18 April 
2011. He served 6 months and 21 days on active duty. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant 
received counseling on several occasions and was afforded ample 
opportunity to overcome his deficiencies. DPSOS found no 
evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the 
discharge action, nor did the applicant submit any such evidence. 
Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel 
records the discharge to include the characterization of service 
and separation code was consistent with the procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states RE code 2C is the 
correct code per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, chapter 
3, based on his involuntary discharge with honorable character of 
service. 

 

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant states he completed 90 percent of his training and 
was awarded the expert marksmanship in weapons. Unfortunately, 
he failed his final exam and was forced to take an honorable 
discharge. He never received any disciplinary action while in 
the Air Force; however, he was immature. He failed to take the 
work seriously. He regrets not taking the time to study. He was 
informed prior to his discharge that he would be able to reenlist 
in six months. He is young, healthy, and strong and desires an 
opportunity to reenlist. 

 

The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at Exhibit 
F. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was timely filed. 

 

3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice. While the reentry 


code assigned to the applicant, at the time, was technically 
correct and in accordance with the applicable regulation, we 
believe it would be an injustice for the applicant to continue to 
suffer its effects. In this respect, after careful review of the 
applicant's available military personnel records and the strong 
letters of support, we believe he should be afforded the 
opportunity to apply for a waiver to enlist in the armed 
services. Whether or not he is successful will depend on the 
needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees 
that he will be allowed to return to the Air Force or any branch 
of the service. Accordingly, we recommend his records be 
corrected to the extent indicated below. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of 
his discharge on 18 April 2011, he was issued a reentry code of 
“3K.” 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-02146 in Executive Session on 16 November 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

By a majority vote, the Board recommended approval of the 
application. xxx voted to deny the applicant’s 
request but does not desire to submit a minority report. The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-02146 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 May 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 1 August 2011. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 7 September 2011. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 16 September 2011. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, Counsel, not dated, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 



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