RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04872 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His discharge characterization, separation program designator 
(SPD) and reentry (RE) codes be corrected to allow him to reenter 
military service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances and ill-advised actions on his 
part, he self-eliminated from technical training and was 
discharged from the Air Force. He was also told that he would be 
allowed to reenlist after six months. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, an expanded statement, career and education profile, and a 
statement from his physician. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 23 Mar 10, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. He served as a Pararescue Helper. 

 

Lackland AFB Form 475, Course Setback/Elimination, dated 10 Jun 
10, reflects the applicant was placed on a waiver due to knee and 
leg pain and that he declined setback when offered rehabilitation 
and return to training. 

 

In a Self Initiation Elimination (SIE) Policy Letter dated 
18 Jun 10, the applicant acknowledged that if he self-eliminated 
from training for any reason that he could be administratively 
discharged without further counseling/rehabilitation. 

 

On 6 Jul 10, the applicant’s 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 the applicant’s self-elimination from the Pararescue 
Indoctrination Course. 

 

On 9 Jul 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification and waived his right to consult military legal 
counsel, but invoked his right to submit a statement in his own 
behalf. 

 

On 16 Jul 10, the legal office reviewed the case and found it to 
be legally sufficient and the discharge authority concurred with 
the commander’s recommendation. On 16 Jul 10, the applicant was 
furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service, 
with an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable 
discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of 
service) and an SPD code of JGA, and was credited with four 
months of total active service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. Airmen are given an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service when separation is 
initiated within the first 180 days of continuous active service. 
The Department of Defense (DOD) determined that if a member 
served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would 
be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their 
limited service. In addition, the discharge was consistent with 
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation. The applicant has not submitted any evidence or 
identified any errors or injustices that occurred in the 
discharge processing that warrants changing his separation code, 
RE code, or character of service. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial noting the applicant has not 
provided any evidence of an error or injustice regarding his RE 
code. Per the governing instruction, AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments 
in the USAF, the applicant received the appropriate RE code based 
him receiving an entry-level separation with uncharacterized 
service. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

AETC/SGPS notes the applicant’s separation was carried out in 
accordance with established policy and administrative procedures; 
however, they support changing the RE code should the Board grant 
the request. SGPS further notes the history of injury is not 
disqualifying, and once healed and the individual is released to 
full unrestricted physical activities, and he meets accession 
criteria, he may be considered for entry into military service. 

 


The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

While he understands the basis for the decision the Air Force 
took at the time of his separation, he does not want a decision 
he made due to inexperience, immaturity, and a different 
lifestyle to prevent him from being allowed an opportunity to 
serve in the military. He believes that since his discharge was 
not due to disciplinary reports or actions, he should be allowed 
an opportunity to serve (Exhibit G). 

 

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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, to include his 
rebuttal statement, in judging the merits of the case; however, 
we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred during 
the discharge process. Based on the available evidence of 
record, it appears the applicant’s entry-level separation for 
entry-level performance or conduct was consistent with the 
substantive requirements of the governing instructions and within 
the commander’s discretionary authority. He has provided no 
evidence which would lead us to believe his entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service was improper or contrary 
to the provisions of the governing directive, or the RE and 
separation codes issued in conjunction with his entry-level 
separation were erroneous or inappropriately assigned. 
Therefore, absent evidence the applicant was not afforded rights 
to which he was entitled, there was an abuse of discretionary 
authority, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-04872 in Executive Session on 7 Aug 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Dec 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, 21 Feb 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Mar 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 7 May 12. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 May 12. 

 Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 28 May 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair