RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00945
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment code be changed to allow him to enlist in the
Air National Guard.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He made a life affecting decision based on his instructors
miscounseling.
Upon entering technical training for pararescue, his wife
experienced a high risk pregnancy; which impacted his ability to
focus on training. After discussing his options with his
instructors, he concluded the best course of action would be to
withdraw from training; which would result in his
reclassification into a less demanding career field.
After withdrawing from training, rather than being reclassified,
he was notified of his commanders intent to discharge him. He
was informed he would receive a General (Under Honorable
Conditions) discharge and would be allowed to enlist into the
military after six months. This did not come to pass.
He has a strong desire to serve in the Air Force, specifically
the Air National Guard. He does not feel his misguided and
misinformed decision early on in his military career should
negatively impact his possible future with the Air Force.
The applicant has submitted two Letters of Recommendation to
support his application.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Oct
11.
On 9 Jan 12, the applicant self-eliminated from Pararescue
Development Course. His instructor cited that he displayed a
lack of motivation during the course.
On 3 Feb 12, the applicants commander notified him of his
intent to recommend him for an Entry-level discharge under the
provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen
(Entry Level Performance or Conduct), with an uncharacterized
discharge. The base legal office reviewed the package and found
it legally sufficient. On 8 Feb 12, the discharge authority
approved the discharge.
On 10 Feb 12, the applicant was furnished an Entry-level
discharge and was credited with 3 months and 23 days of active
service. He was assigned an RE code 2C which denotes
Involuntarily discharge; or entry level separation without
characterization of service with a narrative reason for
separation as entry level performance or conduct and
corresponding separation code of JGA.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 16 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by
existing law or regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting a measure
of relief. We note AFPC/DPSOR states there is insufficient
evidence to support an RE code change and recommends denial. We
also note the applicant states he understood he would receive a
General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge and would be
allowed to re-enlist after six months, neither of which turned
out to be true. Considering the record as a whole, we believe
it is more likely than not that the applicant significantly
misunderstood personnel policy at the time he self-eliminated
from training, apparently based on erroneous counseling at some
time prior to his arrival at pararescue school. Although the RE
code assigned at the time of the applicants separation is
correct, we believe the applicant would not have self-eliminated
had he understood the implications. Given the unique facts of
this case, some form of relief is in order. Therefore, we
recommend his RE code be changed to 3K (Secretarial
Authority). RE-3K is a waiverable code and will provide him an
opportunity to apply for enlistment. Whether or not he is
successful will depend on the needs of the service and our
recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to
return to any branch of the service. Therefore, we recommend
that his records be corrected as indicated below.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the applicant be corrected to show that on
10 February 2012 he was separated with an RE code of 3K
(Secretarial Authority).
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00945 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Mater Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 25 Mar 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 May 14.
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