RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-01864
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His Reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with 
an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed.

2.  His separation code of “JHJ” be changed.  (The applicant’s 
separation code JHJ actually denotes “Unsatisfactory 
Performance;” however, his DD Form 214 erroneously reflects 
“Conditions Not a Disability.” 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was medically eliminated from technical training school due 
to a migraine headache.  He was given the option to separate or 
retrain and he chose to separate based on the understanding that 
he would be allowed to serve in the Air Force Reserves (AFRES) 
or the Air National Guard (ANG).

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release 
or Discharge from Active Duty, on 7 May 13, he enlisted in the 
Regular Air Force.

On 31 Mar 14, the applicant was notified by his commander of his 
intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force for 
Unsatisfactory Performance:  “Failure to Progress in Military 
Training Required to be Qualified for Service with Air Force or 
for Performance of Primary Duties.”  The reason for the action 
was the applicant was medically disqualified and removed from 
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training.  The 
applicant acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his 
right to consult counsel and submit statements in his behalf.

On 8 Apr 14, the applicant’s case was found to be legally 
sufficient and on 11 Apr 14, the discharge authority approved 
the commander’s recommendation, directing the applicant’s 
administrative discharge without probation and rehabilitation.

On 21 Apr 14, the applicant was discharged with the correct SPD 
code of “JHJ” which denotes “Unsatisfactory Performance;” 
however, the corresponding narrative reason for separation 
incorrectly reflects “Conditions Not Disability.” 

His RE code is 2C is which denotes “Involuntarily separated with 
an honorable discharge or entry level separation without 
characterization of service.”  He was credited with 11 months 
and 15 days of total active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his separation code and RE code, indicating there is no 
evidence of an error or injustice.  Based on the documentation 
on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was 
appropriately administered and within the discretion of the 
discharge authority.  However, the Board may direct a fix to the 
applicant’s narrative reason for separation.

A review of the documentation contained in the applicant’s file 
indicates that prior to the discharge recommendation; his 
commander had several discussions with the applicant regarding 
the importance of reclassifying into another career field.  The 
applicant refused to accept training and requested to be 
discharged.  The commander indicated that the applicant had 
shown no interest in remaining in the Air Force and found his 
refusal to retrain severely impacted his ability to serve on 
active duty.  Therefore, the SPD code is correct but the 
narrative reason for separation should be changed to reflect 
“Unsatisfactory Performance” since this is the definition of the 
SPD code and the discharge authority’s intent.

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA did not make a recommendation, however; agreed with 
the applicant that his RE code of 2C is not correct.  AFPC/DPSOY 
will provide the applicant a corrected copy of his DD Form 
214 with an RE code of 3A which denotes (First-term Airman 
[involuntarily separated] (entry-level) for inability to 
satisfactorily progress in a required training program without 
characterization of service; or a first-term Airman 
[involuntarily separated] for failure to progress in military 
training required to be qualified for service with the Air Force 
or for performance of primary duties).  

Based on the discharge authority’s letter, dated 11 Apr 14, the 
applicant was involuntarily discharged for “Failure to Progress 
in Military Training Required to be Qualified for Service with 
Air Force or for Performance of Primary Duties.”  Therefore, the 
correct RE code is “3A.”  

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s 
complete submission it appears the applicant was assigned the 
correct SPD of “JHJ.”  However, his narrative reason for 
separation of “Conditions Not a Disability” was erroneously 
recorded on his DD Form 214 and does not accurately reflect the 
circumstances surrounding his separation.  We note that the 
AFPC/DPSOR recommends changing his narrative reason for 
separation to “Unsatisfactory Performance” to match the 
corresponding SPD code and reflect the discharge authority’s 
intent.  However, we believe changing the applicant’s record in 
this manner would be considered detrimental to the applicant.  
Therefore, we recommend correcting the applicant’s narrative 
reason for separation and corresponding separation code to “JFF” 
which denotes “Secretarial Authority.”  We note that DPSOY will 
provide the applicant a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with 
an RE code of “3A” and we agree.   Accordingly, we recommend his 
records be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 21 Apr 
14, he was discharged with a narrative reason for separation of 
“Secretarial Authority,” separation code of code “JFF.”
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01864 in Executive Session on 11 Feb 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                        , Panel Chair
	                    , Member
	                        , Member

All members voted to correct the record as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Apr 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 29 May 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Jun 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Aug 14.






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