RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02927
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code of "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an
honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without service
characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter
military service.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not receive proper preparation from the recruiters as to
what was expected of him during the nine week Indoctrination
course. The Physical Ability Stamina Test (PAST) was not
sufficient in providing what actually occurs in the course.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 28 Dec 10, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
In a Self-Initiation Elimination (SIE) Policy Letter dated
13 Ju1 10, the applicant acknowledged that if he self-eliminated
from training for any reason that he could be administratively
discharged without further counseling/rehabilitation.
AETC Form 125A, Record of Administrative Training Action, dated 18
Mar 11, reflects the applicant declined to retry taking the
Pararescue Development Course.
On 7 Apr 11, the applicants commander notified him that he was
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for entry-level
performance or conduct, specifically reluctance to make the effort
necessary to meet Air Force standards of conduct and duty
performance. The specific reason for the discharge action was the
applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue Development Course
citing he lacked the desire and doubted his ability to complete
the course.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived
his right to consult military legal counsel and to submit a
statement in his own behalf.
On 11 Apr 11, the legal office reviewed the case and found it
legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be furnished an
entry-level separation.
On 13 Apr 11, the discharge authority concurred and directed the
applicant be discharged with an entry-level separation.
On 19 Apr 11, the applicant was furnished an entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service, with an RE code of 2C
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-
level separation without characterization of service) and an SPD
code of JGA, and was credited with 3 months and 22 days of total
active service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. On 29 Aug 12, AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in
the USAF, was changed modifying the RE code 3A to include a
definition of 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. The new
definition of the RE code 3A was not retroactive. Although DPSOA
feels there are equity issues for airman receiving a RE code 2C
who were separated for inability to satisfactorily progress in a
required training program without characterization of service or
failure to progress in military training required to be qualified
for service with the Air Force or for performance of primary
duties before the new change in the AFI, the applicant was not
separated under either of these provisions, but was separated for
"reluctance to make the effort necessary to meet Air Force
standards of conduct and duty performance" based on self-
eliminating from training. The applicant's involuntary separation
notification memorandum noted he was removed from training and
processed for separation because he self-eliminated from training.
Therefore, the applicants request should be denied because the
AFI in effect at the time of his separation required all airmen
being separated with an entry-level separation with
uncharacterized service to receive the RE code of 2C.
A complete copy of the 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 7 Jan 15 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 applicants 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 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-2014-02927 in Executive Session on 19 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC_2014-02927 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jul 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 Nov 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jan 15.
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