RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-03458

		COUNSEL:  NONE 

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Re-entry (RE) Code of 2C (Approved Honorable Involuntary 
Separation or Entry Level Separation) be changed to 3A, (1st 
Term Airman Who Separates Prior to Completion of 36 Months 
(60MO-6YR ENL) on Current-Enlistment), be changed to 3A.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not counseled about his deficiencies and given a chance 
to overcome them as required per paragraph 2.25.2., of AFI 36-
3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen.  

He is trying to join the U.S. Army and was told they would not 
consider him with a 2C re-entry code and would not grant a 
waiver

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to copies of documents extracted from the Automated 
Records Management System (ARMS), the applicant is a former 
member of the Regular Air Force who enlisted on 23 March 2004.  
According to his AETC Form 125A, Record of Administrative 
Training Action, the applicant self-eliminated from the Combat 
Control Training (CCT) pipeline course, in September 2004, when 
he received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) regarding an underage 
drinking incident while attending Survival School.  The 
commander recommended elimination from CCT and separation from 
the Air Force.  

The applicant was released from active duty effective 
17 November 2004, with an honorable characterization of service, 
a separation code of JHJ and a narrative reason for separation 
of “unsatisfactory performance.”  He was credited with 
completing 7 months and 25 days of active duty service.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force at Exhibit C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  DPSOR states the applicant did 
not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices 
that occurred in the discharge processing.  There was 
insufficient evidence within the applicant’s military personnel 
record to confirm the circumstances and facts surrounding his 
discharge.  Absent the documentation, there is a presumption of 
regularity in which the applicant was afforded due process and 
the discharge was consistent with procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge regulation.  

The applicant has not filed a timely petition.  It has been over 
7 years since the applicant’s discharge from the Air Force.  The 
applicant’s discharge was based on his unsatisfactory progress 
in training based upon his self-elimination from technical 
training school.  The applicant was given ample opportunity to 
improve his academic performance and counseled on several 
occasions regarding his academic deficiencies.  

The complete AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, 
chapter 3, based on his involuntary discharge with honorable 
character of service.  The applicant does not provide any proof 
of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code and per 
AFPC/DPSOR there is insufficient evidence in the applicant’s 
record to confirm the circumstances and facts surrounding his 
discharge.  

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 14 December 2012 for review and comment within 
30 days.  To date, a response has not been received. 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.  

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; however, we note there was insufficient evidence 
within the applicant’s military personnel record to confirm the 
circumstances and facts surrounding his discharge.  Absent the 
documentation, there is a presumption of regularity on the part 
of the government in which the applicant was afforded due 
process and the discharge was consistent with procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  The 
applicant has provided no evidence, which would lead us to 
believe his discharge was contrary to the provisions of the 
governing regulation. We agree with the opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility that the RE code which was assigned at the time 
of his separation accurately reflects the circumstances of his 
separation; evidence has not been provided that would lead us to 
believe otherwise.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the 
relief sought in this application.  

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 16 April 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
      , Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-03458:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149 dated 30 July 2012, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 22 October 2012.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 29 November 2012.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 December 2012. 




                                   
                                   Panel Chair



AFBCMR
1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 3700
Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762




Dear:

	Reference your application submitted under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 1552, 
10 USC), AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03458. 

	After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board determined 
that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice.  
Accordingly, the Board denied your application.

	You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant evidence for consideration by the 
Board.  In the absence of such additional evidence, a further review of your application is not 
possible.

	BY DIRECTION OF THE CHAIR




				                                   
				                                   Chief Examiner
				                                   Air Force Board for Correction
				                                   of Military Records

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