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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 02863
Original file (BC 2014 02863.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
           RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-02863

  			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry (RE) code 2C (involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed to 3A (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 performance of 
primary duties).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was meant to serve his country, apparently, not as a pararescue 
jumper, perhaps as something else.  He self-eliminated from 
arguably the hardest military training program.  Running and 
completing push-ups is one thing; lasting through vigorous water 
confidence sessions is another.  This RE code is unjust 
considering the difficulty he faces with joining the other 
branches of service, to include trying to rejoin the Air Force.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Air Force on 29 October 2013.  On 
28 February 2014, he was involuntarily separated for entry-level 
performance or conduct, specifically reluctance to make the effort 
necessary to meet Air Force standards of conduct and duty 
performance.  His narrative reason for separation was listed as 
entry-level performance or conduct.  His RE code was listed as 2C 
and his service was uncharacterized.  He was credited with 
4 months and 2 days of active service.





AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  The applicant requests his RE code 
be changed to 3A; however, that RE code is for members who are 
discharged for inability to satisfactory progress in a required 
training program, not who self-eliminate.  

On 29 August 2012, the Air Staff added the meaning of RE code 3A 
to be awarded to airmen who were still in their initial technical 
school that fail out and are separated due to an inability to 
satisfactorily progress in a required training program.  However, 
they wrote the guidance to specifically not include members who 
self-eliminate; those members would continue to be awarded RE code 
2C.

The applicant does not provide evidence of an error or an 
injustice.  

The complete AFPC/DPSOA 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 30 January 2015 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion and 
find the applicant has not been the victim of an error of 
injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 
we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly 
discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-02863 in Executive Session on 12 March 2015, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Record Excerpts.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Aug 14.
        Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jan 15.

						




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