RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03262
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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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 reenter
the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was eliminated from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Preliminary Training after failing classroom stress-tests. He
is able and willing to fulfill his original contract to the Air
Force in any capacity necessary. He met all of the requirements
for enlistment, to include a National Security Clearance. He
still desires to serve his country.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty; Request and Authorization for Separation; Certificate of
Training; Security Clearance Receipt; and Oath of Enlistment.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty on 24 August 2010 to train as
an EOD Helper, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 3E811. He was
eliminated from the EOD Preliminary Course for academic failure
after failing two Block Tests and failing to make satisfactory
progress.
On 8 December 2010, the applicant was notified of his
commanders 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, Reenlistments in the USAF,
paragraph 5.22.2.3, (failure to make satisfactory progress in a
required training program). The applicant acknowledged his
commanders intent and waived his rights to consult counsel and
to submit statements in his own behalf.
After the case was found 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 received an uncharacterized, entry-level
separation effective 20 December 2010, in the grade of airman
basic (E-1). His DD Form 214 reflects his RE code as 2C and a
narrative reason for separation as Entry Level Performance or
Conduct. He served 3 months and 27 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicants RE
Code of 2C is required based on his entry-level separation
with uncharacterized service. The applicant does not provide
evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE Code.
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
After volunteering to serve and successfully completing basic
training, he was released from active duty and sent home. His
goal was to train for a career with the EOD team. Since
returning home, he has been pursuing a college degree with hopes
to return to the military service. His local recruiters have
tried to help him reenter the Reserves as a start, but he has
found he is not eligible to return in any capacity due to his
2C classification. It appears that volunteering to serve with
EOD has negatively affected his ability to serve our military in
any capacity, which he feels is an injustice. He offered to
serve in any capacity available, but his leaders indicated that
due to reduction in forces, this would not be possible.
He enjoyed his military experience, embraced the military
lifestyle and culture, and still has a lot to offer our country.
He is competent, physically fit, responsible, and a very
dependable team member. He would like to pursue officer
training if allowed to reenter.
The applicants complete rebuttal is at 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. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given
the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force,
the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the
appropriate instructions. Therefore, we agree with 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. In the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the
relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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-2013-03262 in Executive Session on 1 April 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03262:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Mar 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 3 Sep 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/MRBR, dated 13 Jan 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Feb 14.
Panel Chair
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