RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01729
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) code of 3A which denotes First-Term Airmen
who separates prior to completing 36 months (60 months for 6-
year enlistee) on current enlistment be changed to allow him to
enlist in the Wisconsin Air National Guard (ANG).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty is preventing him from enlisting in the ANG because the
character of service reflects uncharacterized.
He does not believe his record is in error. He is seeking
administratve relief to modify the current character of service
to allow him to enlist in the ANG.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214 and a letter from the Portage County Veterans
Services Department.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 2 Oct 12, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
According to AFPC/DPSOR, the available evidence of record
reflects the following:
On 17 Dec 12, the applicants first day of training, he failed
the initial Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Preparatory Course
Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST) by completing 3 of the
required 6 pull-ups and 30 of the required 40 push-ups.
On 18 Jan 13, after being washed back, he again failed the push-
up portion of the TACP PAST test by completing 35 of the
required 40 push-ups.
The applicant was counseled on his PAST failure and reminded
that a second PAST failure from a wash back was grounds for
elimination from TACP.
On 1 Mar 13, the commander notified the applicant that he was
being discharged from the Air Force for entry-level performance
or conduct under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen. The reason for the proposed action was
the applicants failure to make satisfactory progress in a
required training program.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge
notification; advised of his right to consult with legal counsel
and to submit a statement in his own behalf.
The base legal office reviewed the case and found it to have
been properly proceesed in accordance with the notification
procedures. On 20 Sep 10, the discharge authority approved the
separation.
On 27 Mar 13, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, with a separation code of JGA which denotes
Entry Level Performace or Conduct and was issued an RE code of
3A. He served on active duty for a period of 5 months and
26 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. Based on the documentation on
file in the master personnel records, the discharge was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of
the discharge regulation and within the discretion of the
discharge authority. The applicant did not provide any evidence
that an error or injustice occurred in the discharge processing.
The applicant was counseled and afforded the opportunity to
overcome his academic deficiencies.
Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
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, his uncharacterized character
of service, is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force
instructions.
The complete DPSOR 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 7 Jun 13, 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 an error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contention, we are not persuaded that he has been
the victim of an error or injustice. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. In view of the above and in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting
the relief sought in the 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-2013-01729 in Executive Session on 27 Jan 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-01729 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 20 May 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jun 13.
Panel Chair
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