RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02166
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation (Unsatisfactory Performance)
and separation code (JHJ) be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His performance was never in question or an issue. He has
always performed satisfactory.
He was discharged due to an injury that at the time made it
impossible to complete the vigorous training program.
He was attending the Pararescue Indoctrination Course and was
injured. He entered the next available course and did not make
it.
He was given the choice to be retrained into another career
field or be honorably discharged.
He chose the honorable discharge because he wanted to serve
again. He was not aware that his Reentry (RE) code would
prevent him from serving again.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Oct 11, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force
for a period of six years.
On 19 Apr 12, the applicant was notified by his squadron
commander that he was recommending his discharge from the Air
Force for unsatisfactory duty performance, specifically for
failing to progress in military training required to be
qualified for service with the Air Force or for performance of
primary duties. The reason for the proposed action was on 22
Mar 12, the applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue
Development Course. As a result, he was removed from the
course. He declined an opportunity for reclassification
consideration and requested discharge.
On 19 Apr 12, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the
notification of discharge and, waived his right to consult with
legal counsel and submit a statement in his own behalf.
The base legal office found the case legally sufficient to
support the separation, and on 27 Apr 12, the discharge
authority approved the discharge.
On 1 May 12, the applicant was honorably discharged by reason of
Unsatisfactory Performance, and received an RE code of 2C
(Involuntary separation with honorable discharge). He served on
active duty for a period of 6 months and 14 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states the applicant did
not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred
in the processing of his discharge. Based on the documentation
on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to
include the service characterization was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge
authority.
The applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue Development
Course. As a result, he was removed from the course. He
declined an opportunity for reclassification consideration.
The applicants discharge was based on his unsatisfactory
progress in training due to his self-elimination from training.
He was given ample opportunity to improve his academic
performance and was counseled on several occasions regarding his
academic deficiencies. He was placed on quarters by medical
authority and upon return to duty; he declined wash back to the
course. The applicant stated that he was no longer motivated to
continue training and requested discharge. The course failures
were evidence of the applicants lack of motivation. The
discharge record reveals the applicant was counseled and
afforded an opportunity to improve his performance, but was met
with negative results.
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 5 Aug 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received (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 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 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 Docket Number
BC-2013-02166 in Executive Session on 30 Jan 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2013-02166 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 8 Jul 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 13.
Panel Chair
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