RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04725
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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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 enlist in the Air National Guard (ANG).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The RE code he received was unfair.
He was punctual and passed all his physical fitness tests and room
inspections. He did more than was expected of him by helping
others keep their quarters clean and volunteering for Charge of
Quarters and other cleaning duties during his down time.
He had successfully completed almost the entire Fire Protection
course until, during the final three weeks of training, he became
ill with a cough, sore throat, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse at
Sick Call told him to inform his instructor that he was ill and
return to his squadron. His instructor informed him the class had
just finished an exam and that he should take the exam so he could
keep up with the class. He did so and missed a passing score by
only one question.
He was told he would not be able to stay in the course. He let
his leaders know he would be happy to be reclassified into a new
Air Force Specialty (AFS). He found out two months later that he
was being discharged due to the Air Force being overstaffed in
such a bad economy but that he should try to reenlist in six
months.
He did so, but was shocked to learn that the RE code he received
made him ineligible to reenlist.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement and four letters of support/recommendation from the
instructing staff at the technical training school he attended.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant began his military service on 15 Feb 10. He
completed Basic Military Training (BMT) and began training in Fire
Training at technical training school in Apr 10.
On 11 Jun 10, the applicant received a letter of notification
(LON) from his commander indicating that he was initiating
administrative discharge proceedings against him for Entry level
performance and conduct for failure to make satisfactory progress
in a required training program. The reason for the action was his
removal from the firefighters apprentice course for failure to
meet academic standards. He had a total of seven (7) failures
throughout the course and had washed back twice to repeat failed
phases of his training. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the
LON and in accordance with his rights consulted counsel and
submitted statements in his own behalf.
On 25 Jun 10, the discharge action was found legally sufficient
and, on 8 Jul 10, he was furnished an entry-level separation with
uncharacterized service for Entry Level Performance and Conduct
after serving for 4 months and 24 days of total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request for an RE code
that would allow his reenlistment as, the 2C RE code is based on
his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. An RE
code of 2C is required in accordance with Air Force Instruction
(AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF.
The applicant has not provided any evidence of an error or
injustice that supports a correction to his RE code.
DPSOAs complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 20 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case, to include the letters of support from the training
instructors; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will
materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-04725 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-04725 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 6 Mar 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Mar 12.
Panel Chair
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