RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03745
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2C be changed so she
may reenter another branch of the military.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her RE code is unjust because she was not offered the opportunity
to reclassify into another career field after failing a test in
technical training. She asked for a different job but was only
offered the opportunity to wash back [restart] to the first week
of training or be separated. She still wants to serve her country
but not in the career field.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 9 Nov 10, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 25 Mar 11, the applicant's commander notified her she was
recommending her for discharge for failure to make satisfactory
progress in technical training. The basis for this action was
multiple incidents of failing to meet academic standards of the
Course.
On 28 Mar 11, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the
notification of discharge and was afforded the opportunity to
consult with legal counsel and elected to submit statements on her
own behalf.
On 1 Apr 11, the discharge was found legally sufficient.
On 7 Apr 11, the discharge authority approved the entry level
separation.
On 11 Apr 11, the applicant was furnished an entry level
separation, with uncharacterized character of service, for
termination of initial active duty training, with an RE code of
2C, and was credited with five months and three days of active
service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C
and D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. On 7 Apr 11, the discharge authority
directed applicant be discharge with an entry level separation.
The applicant received an involuntary discharge with a narrative
reason for separation of Termination of Initial Active duty
Training on 11 Apr 11 after serving 5 months and 3 days of
service with an uncharacterized character of service. The RE code
2C is the correct RE code based on applicant's involuntary
discharge with honorable character of service. Further, the
applicant does not provide any proof of an error or injustice.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. The applicant's commander notified her on
25 Mar 11, she was recommending her for discharge for failure to
make satisfactory progress in the Apprentice Course. The
basis for this action was the applicant twice failed the Physics
101 component of training. Prior to her disenrollment, the
applicant was afforded opportunities to overcome her deficiencies.
She attended test taking and study skills that was given during
her in-processing briefing. She also received four hours of
special individualized assistance. She was given various websites
and tools to help identify her best learning environment and
counseled regarding her academic deficiencies. Finally, she
participated in group study. None of these efforts met with
success. The applicant's commander determined that the she was
unwilling or unable to comply with Air Force standards of
performance and conduct.
In accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of
Airmen, paragraph 5.2.2.1, airmen are given entry-level
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when
separation is initiated in the first 180 days 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. Because the applicant was only on active duty for 137
days when the discharge action was initiated on 15 Feb 12, the
entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization on
her DD Form 214 is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air
Force instructions. The discharge, to include the Separation
Program Designator (SPD) code, narrative reason for separation and
character of service was appropriately administered and within the
discretion of the discharge authority.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 24 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2014-03745 in Executive Session on 21 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Sep 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 Oct14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 4 Nov 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Nov 14.
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