AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 
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The attached brief contains the available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors l e a d i w o  the discharge. 

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FINDINGS:  Change of reason for discharge and change of RE code are denied. 

The Board finds that neither evidence of record nor that provided by the applicant substantiates an inequity or 
impropriety which would justify a change of discharge. 

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The applicant’s issue is listed in the attached brief. 

Issue.  Applicant requests that the reason (unsatisfactory performance) for his discharge be changed.  Applicant 
concludes that he should not be  labeled with “Unsatisfactory Performance.”  The DRB opined that the reason 
for discharge was Unsatisfactory Performance which is  in  accordance with  AFI  36-3208, paragraph  5.26.3, 
Failure to progress in on-the-job training (OJT).  This reason would include individuals who fail to upgrade in a 
timely  manner  or as is in his case failed to pass the Career Development Course (CDC) 2S051A  exam and 
failed the CDC exam twice. The Board concluded the reason for the discharge and the RE code received by the 
applicant were found to be appropriate. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The  Discharge  Review  Board  concludes  that  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the 
procedural  and  substantive requirements  of  the  discharge  regulation  and  was  within  the  discretion  of  the 
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

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In view of the foregoing findings the board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
change of reason for discharge and change of RE code, thus the applicant’s discharge should not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner’s Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

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1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a HON Disch fr USAF 99/09/08 UP  AFI 36-3208, 
para 5.26.3  (Unsatisfactory Performance). 
Change the Reason and Authority for Disch. 

Appeals for RE Code Change and to 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 77/08/02.  Enlmt Age: 18 4/12.  Disch Age: 22 1/12. Educ:HS  DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-23,  E- 72,  G-50,  M-70. PAFSC: 2S031 -  Supply Management 
Apprentice. DAS: 98/08/11. 

b.  Prior Sv: AFRes 95/12/08 -  96/02/27 (2 months 20 days)(Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

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6 Mo  ll.Das, all AMs. 

a.  Enld as AB 96/02/28 for 9 yrs.  Ext: 98/12/01 for 8  months.  Svd: 3  Yrs 

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Grade Status:  SRA  -  99/02/28 
A1C -  97/06/28 
AMN -  (EPR  Indicates) : 96/02/28-97/10/27 

Time Lost:  none. 

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Art 15's:  (1) 97/12/19, Travis AFB, CA -  ArtTcle 92.  You, did, o/a 27 
Nov 97, violate a lawful regulation, to wit: para 
6.1.6., AFI 33-129, dated-l Jan 97, by wrongfully using 
an internet chat room which was not authorized and was 
not for official purposes.  Rdn to Amn  (susp til 18 Jun 
981, and forfeiture of  $100.00 pay.  [No appeal) 
(No mitigation) 

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Additional: EOC, 09 DEC 98 -  End of Course Examination Failure. 
EOC, 02 MAR 99 -  End of Course Examination Failure. 

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CM:  none. 
Record of SV: 96/02/28  9 7 f - W 2 7 - - - T f a v i s   AFB  4 

97/10/28  98/06/20  Travis AFB  4  (CRO) 
98/06/21  98/11/18  Kunsan AB  4  (CRO) 
98/11/19  99/08/04  Kunsan AB  2  (Cmdr Dir) 

(Discharged from Offutt AFB) 

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Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, AFOUA, AFGCM, AFOSSTR. 

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i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (3) Yrs  (9 
( 3 )  Yrs  (6 

TAMS: 

Mos  (1) Das 
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4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 00/04/26. 

(Change-RE Csde and Change the Reason and Authority f o r   Dischaxe) 
Issue 1:  Reentry code should be 4-6 &  not 2c!  Please change ASAP as  ----- 

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is enlisting in the Navy. 

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1.  Authorization For Release of  Confidential Information. 
2.  Senatorial Correspondence. 
3 .   AF Form 3070, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings. 
4 .   DD Form 214. 
5. SAF/MIBR Correspondence. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

8TH FIGHTER WING (PACAF) 

APO AP 96264-2090 

MEMOMNDUJI  FOR 
FROM:  8 S u P S / E  
SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

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17 August 1999 

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1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Unsatisfactory 
Performance, specifically, failing to progress in on-the-job training (OJT).  The authority for the 
action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5,15.26.3. If my recommendation is 
approved, your service will be characterized as Honorable or General.  I am recommending that 
your service be characterized as Honorable. 

2.  My reasons for this action are that you failed to progress in your OJT: 

a.  On 9 December 1998, you failed to meet the minimum passing score of 65% on your 

2S05 1 A Career Development Course (CDC) end of course examination.  (Atch 2) 

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b.  On 2 March 1999, for the second time, you failed to meet the minimum passing score 

of 65% on your 2S05 1A CDC end of course examination.  (Atch 2) 

3.  Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction or a higher 
authority will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the Air Force, and, if you are 
discharged, how your service will be characterized.  If you are discharged, you will be ineligible 
for reenlistment in the Air Force and any special pay, bonus, or educational assistance funds may 
be subject to recoupment. 
4. You have the right to consult counsel.  Milit 
I have made an appointment for you to consul 
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expense. 

hrs.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own 

1999 at  1300 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separati0.n  authority to consider must reach me by 
you request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send your matters to’fhe 
separation authority. 

, (3 duty days) unless 

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6.  If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements in your own behalf, your failure Will 
constitute a waiver of your right to do so. 

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7.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to the Medical Group 
Physical Examinations section, Kunsan AB, ROK at 1300-1500 hrs on  17  Aug 
1999. 
Take the attached medical clearance letter with you to the appointment. 

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8.  Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. A 
copy of AFI 36-3208, is available for your use at the Area Defense Counsel’s office. 

Attachments: 
1.  Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notification Memorandum 
2.  Individual Training Record, 46 pgs 
3.  Enlisted Performance Reports