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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01229
Original file (BC 2013 01229.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01229
      COUNSEL: NONE
	                     			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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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 allow him to join 
the Marine Corps.  

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_

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was discharged because he failed two Physical Aptitude and 
Stamina Tests (Past) that had changed while he was attending 
Basic Training.  He was not given the opportunity to reclassify 
to another career field.  He would love to serve his country 
again.  

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of a 
Letter of Evaluation; his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty; Request and Authorization for 
Separation; and three character references.  

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

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_

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 October 
2011 in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C411, Tactical Air 
Control Party (TACP) Helper.  

The applicant was eliminated from the TACP Preparatory Course 
after failing two Physical Aptitude and Stamina Tests and 
failing to make satisfactory progress.  

On 15 February 2012, the applicant was notified of his 
commander’s intent to recommend him for an entry-level 
separation under the provisions of Air Force Program Directive 
(AFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and; Air 
Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Administrative Separation of 
Airmen, Chapter 5, Section 5D (entry-level performance or 
conduct), specifically, paragraph 5.22.2.3, (failure to make 
satisfactory progress in a required training program).  The 
applicant acknowledged his commander’s intent and waived his 
rights to consult counsel and to submit statements in his own 
behalf.  

After the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found the case to be 
legally sufficient, the discharge authority approved the 
recommended separation and directed the applicant be 
administratively separated with an uncharacterized entry-level 
separation.  

The applicant was released from active duty, in the grade of 
airman basic (E-1), effective 1 March 2012 with an 
uncharacterized, entry-level separation.  His DD Form 214 
reflects his RE code as “2C” and a narrative reason for 
separation as “Entry Level Performance or Conduct.”  He served 4 
months and 28 days on active duty.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
Code of “2C” is required based on his entry-level separation 
with uncharacterized service.  Their office has found no error 
in regard to his RE code.  

The complete DPSOA 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 3 May 2013, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no 
response.

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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; 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 discharge was 
consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority.  
Therefore, 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 that 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 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01229 in Executive Session on 12 December 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                       , Panel Chair
	                       , Member
	                       , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01229:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 12 Apr 13.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 May 13.




                          
Panel Chair



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