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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02716
Original file (BC-2011-02716.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02716 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His Entry Level Separation (ELS) be changed from 
uncharacterized to honorable. 

 

2. His Reentry (RE) Code of 2C (Entry Level Performance or 
Conduct) be changed so he can apply to the Navy. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He did not have a record of poor conduct or misbehavior; he 
chose separation after failing Pararescue Indoctrination 
Training because he wanted his personal choice of a career. His 
uncharacterized service and the 2C RE Code on his DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, are 
unjustly preventing him from enlisting in the Navy. 

 

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

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered the Air Force on 22 Jun 2010. 

 

The applicant’s 31 Aug 2010 student training report states 
“Student did not meet minimum course entry requirements IAW 
revised PGM 243 dated 11 Jul 09. The Day 1 PAST is the fourth 
programmed time the student has taken this test. Student failed 
the swim, sit-ups portions of the test. Declines setback and 
re-attempt; not recommended for reinstatement. Eliminate and 
process IAW AF needs. Airman had a positive attitude, worked 
diligently to get the job done, and displayed good customs and 
courtesies.” 

 

On 18 Oct 2010, the applicant signed a memo stating “I chose to 
self-eliminate from Pararescue training because at this time I 
do not feel I am physically prepared for this career field. At 


this point, I need time to prepare myself to continue in 
Pararescue training. I make this decision of my own free will 
and without coercion.” 

 

On 22 Oct 10, the applicant’s commander notified him of his 
intent to discharge him from the Air Force for entry level 
performance or conduct, specifically for his reluctance to make 
the effort necessary to meet Air Force standards of conduct or 
duty performance. The reason for the action was that on 
18 Oct 10, the applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue 
Indoctrination Course. 

 

On 25 Oct 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action 
and waived his right to legal counsel or to submit statements in 
his behalf. 

 

On 27 Oct 10, the case was found to be legally sufficient and 
the discharge authority concurred with the commander’s 
recommendation the next day. 

 

On 3 Nov 10, the applicant was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service and was credited with 
4 months and 12 days of total active service. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility (OPR) which are attached at Exhibits C 
and D. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. The discharge to include the service 
characterization was appropriately administered and within the 
discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant did not 
provide any evidence that an error or injustice that occurred in 
the processing of his discharge warranting a change to his RE 
code or character of service. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial with respect to the applicant’s RE 
Code. The applicant does not provide any evidence that supports 
a correction of his RE code. The assigned RE code is required 
per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, 
Chapter 3, based upon his entry level separation with an 
uncharacterized service. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

 

________________________________________________________________ 


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was 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). 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) and adopt its 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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-02716 in Executive Session on 2 Feb 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-02716 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jul 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 

 



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