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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01755
Original file (BC-2012-01755.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 
DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-01755 
COUNSEL:  NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

IN THE MATTER OF: 
   
   
 
______________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 
 
His  Reenlistment  Eligibility  (RE)  code  of  2C,  which  denotes 
"Involuntarily  separated  with  an  honorable  discharge;  or  entry 
level  separation  without  characterization  of  service,"  be 
changed to allow reentry in the military. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
The discharge he received is unjust because he tried his best to 
complete Pararescue training.  He understands the reason for his 
discharge, but would like it changed so that he can join the Air 
National Guard (ANG). 
 
In  support  of  his  request  the  applicant  provides  copies  of  his 
DD  Form  214,  Certificate  of  Release  or  Discharge  from  Active 
Duty and AF IMT 100, Request and Authorization for Separation. 
 
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
 
On 28 Dec 2010, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 
 
On 7 Apr 2011, the applicant was notified by his commander that 
he  was  recommending  he  be  discharged  from  the  Air  Force  under 
the  provisions  of  AFI  36-3208,  Administrative  Separation  of 
Airman.  His reason for this action was that on 28 Mar 2011, he 
self-eliminated from the Pararescue Development Course. 
 
On  7  Apr  2011,  the  applicant  acknowledged  the  Discharge 
Notification  and  waived  his  rights  to  consult  with  legal 
counsel and submit statements  in his own behalf. 
 
On  11  Apr  2011,  the  Staff  Judge  Advocate  found  the  discharge 
action legally sufficient. 
 
On 18 Apr 2011, the applicant received an entry level discharge 
with  an  uncharacterized  character  of  service  after  serving 
3 months and 21 days of active service.  
 

 

 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFPC/DPSOA  recommends  denial  of  changing  the  applicant’s  RE 
code.    DPSOA  states  RE  code  2C  is  required  per  AFI  36-2606, 
Reenlistments  in  the  USAF,  based  on  his  involuntary  discharge 
with  honorable  character  of  service.    The  applicant  states  he 
tried  his  best,  however,  when  offered  a  chance  for  remedial 
training he said that he no longer wanted to train.  He was not 
recommended  for  retraining.    He  does  not  provide  proof  of  an 
error or injustice in reference to his RE code. 
 
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
AFPC/DPSOR  recommends  denial  of  the  applicant’s  request  to 
change  his  service  characterization.    DPSOR  states  the 
applicant's  service  characterization  is  correct.    Airmen  are 
given “Entry Level” separation with an “Uncharacterized” service 
characterization  when  separation  is  initiated  in  the  first 
180 days  of  continuous  active  service.    The  Department  of 
Defense  (DoD)  determined  if  a  member  served  less  than  180  days 
continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and 
the  service  to  characterize  their  limited  service.    Therefore, 
the “Uncharacterized” character of service which resulted in the 
RE  code  of  2C  reflected  on  his  DD  Form  214  is  correct  and  in 
accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. 
 
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
On  22  Aug  2012,  copies  of  the  Air  Force  evaluations  were 
forwarded  to  the  applicant  for  review  and  comment  within 
30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office (Exhibit E). 
 
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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; 
opinions  and 
recommendations 
primary 
responsibility  and  adopt  their  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  that  the  evidence  presented  did  not 
demonstrate  the  existence  of  material  error  or  injustice;  that 
the  application  was  denied  without  a  personal  appearance;  and 
that  the  application  will  only  be  reconsidered  upon  the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2012-01755  in  Executive  Session  on  15  Nov  2012,  under  the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
   , Panel Chair 
   , Member 
   , Member 
 

 

 

 

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The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-01755: 
 
    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Apr 2012, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 8 Jun 2012. 
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 6 Aug 2012. 
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Aug 2012. 
 
 
 
 
                                    
                                   Panel Chair 
  

 

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