AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
b. On 22 Feb 11, he failed Block 4, Unit 3, Test A, with a
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00534
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Narrative Reason for Separation, as reflected on his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be
changed to remove the words “Unsatisfactory Performance.”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
One of his best friends from Basic Training committed suicide
and both his grandmother and grandfather died while he was in
the Air Force. It was a very traumatic experience; as a result,
he failed some tests.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered the Air Force on 9 Nov 10.
On 7 Jun 11, the applicant’s commander notified him of her
intent to discharge him from the Air Force for unsatisfactory
performance. The reason for the action was that he was
disenrolled from the Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice Course due
to academic failure. The minimum passing score for a block test
is 70 percent, however:
score of 60 percent.
score of 60 percent.
a. On 24 Jan 11, he failed Block 1, Unit 9, Test A, with a
d. On 4 Apr 11, he failed Block 6, Unit 7, Test A, with a
c. On 28 Feb 11, he failed Block 4, Unit 3, Test A, with a
score of 55 percent.
score of 45 percent.
e. Prior to his disenrollment, he washed back and received
six hours of special individual assistance and two additional
hours of counseling.
On 7 Jun 11, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action
and waived his right to legal counsel and to submit statements
in his behalf.
On 15 Jun 11, the case was found to be legally sufficient.
On 21 Jun 11 the discharge authority concurred with the
commander’s recommendation and directed the applicant’s
discharge; he was Honorably discharged with a Narrative Reason
for Separation of Unsatisfactory Performance, and was credited
with 7 months and 13 days of active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibits C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. There is no evidence of an error in the
processing of the discharge action, and the applicant did not
submit any evidence. The discharge was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge
authority.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS 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 1 May 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 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.
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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-2012-00534 in Executive Session on 16 Aug 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 23 Apr 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 12.
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