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COUNSEL'S  KELEASE TO 'I'IIE  BOARD 
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08 Dec 2005 
AYPI.ICANT'S  I S S W  AND T W .  BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATIONAL  ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED MR FORCE UISCHARCIE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATlONALF 

FD-2005-00212 

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Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board. 

Names and votes will be made available to the applica~it at the applic:unt's  request. 

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SECRETARY O F  THE AIR FORCE PERSONNELCOllNCII. 
AIR  FORCL DIS(tlAR(;C  R E \ l C U '   B 0 4 R D  
1535 ('OhlM,\SV  DR. EE \!  IYG. JRL, FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 10762-7002 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL KATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2005-00212 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade  of discharge to honorable, change the reason  and authority 
for the discharge, and change the reenlistment code. 

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before  the Discharge Review Board  (DRB) but declined  to 
exercise this right. 

The attached brief contains available pertinent data on thc applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  The Board grants the requcsted relicf. 

The  Board  finds  that  neither  the  evidence  of  record  nor  that  provided  by  applicant  substantiates  an 
impropriety  that  would  justify  a  change  of  discharge.  However,  based  upon  thc  record  and  cvidencc 
provided by applicant, the Board finds tllc applicant's reason and authority  for discharge inequitable. 

ISSUE:  Applicant contends discharge was inequitable becausc it was too harsh.  The records indicated the 
applicant received an ITonorable dischargc for unsatisfactory performance.  The unsatisfactory performance 
was for failure to progress in on-thc-job training.  The applicant was eliminated from the Electronic 
Principles portion 01.  the Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection  Systems Apprentice Course.  The DKB also 
noted that the applicant's  instructor recommended reclassification to a non-technical  AFSC and stated that 
she believed that the applicant "is in ovcr his head in an electronics career field".  Ilowever, due to Force 
Shaping, the Air Force did not otTer the applicant a chance to re-train  in another, non-technical, career field. 
The Board concluded the separation of the applicant was found to be inequitable. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The  Discharge  Review  Board  coi~cludes that  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the 
procedural  and  substantive  requirements  of the  discharge  regulation  and  was  within  the  discretion  of the 
discharge  authority.  However,  since  the  applicant  was  not  provided  full  administrative  due  process  the 
Board  further  concludes  that  the  reason  and  authority  for  discharge  should  be  changed  to  Secretarial 
Authority  under the provisions of Title  10, lJSC  1553, and  the  applicant's  RE Code should be changed to 
3K. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR FORCE  DISCHARGE  REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB, MD 

(Former A1C)  (HGH A1C) 

1.  MATTER  UNDER  REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a HON Disch fr Keesler AFB, MS on 22 Mar 05 
UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.26.3 (Unsatisfactory Performance -  Failure to Progress in 
On-The-Job Training).  Appeals for a Change to RE Code, Reason and Authority for 
Discharge. 

2 .   BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 21 Mar 86.  Enlmt Age: 17 6/12.  Disch Age: 19 0/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-65,  E-73,  G-68,  M-66. PAFSC: 2E114 - Visual Imagery &  Intrusion 
Detection Systems Helper. DAS: 13 Dec 04. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 17 Oct 03 -  21 Jun 04 ( 8  months 5 days) (Inactive) 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as A1C 22 Jun 04 for 4 yrs. Svd: 0 Yrs 9  Mo 1 Das, all AMS 

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b.  Grade Status:  None. 

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c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: AETC 125A, 15 FEB 05 -  Failure of Blocks I1 and I11 tests 

AETC 341, 31 JAN 05 -  Failure to stay awake in class. 
AETC 173, 12 JAN 05 -  Low Block 1 score. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, NDSM. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (1) Yrs  (5) Mos  (6) Das 
TAMS:  ( 0 )   Yrs  (9) Mos  (1) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR  REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 26 May 05. 

(Change Discharge to the RE Code, Reason and Authority for Discharge) 

Issue 1:  I request your consideration to upgrade my 2C status to a 1C 
status.  I have learned a valuable lession to always do my best.  I have a 
strong desire to serve my country.  I understand this responsibility and I will 
strive to the best of my abilities to be a soldier to represent my country well. 
I will do these by serving in the Illinois Air National Guard. 

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1. DD Form 214. 
2. Notification Memorandum. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

338TH TRAINING SQUADRON 

KEESLER AFB, MISSISSIPPI 39534 

MEMORANDUM FOR A I C 

FROM:  338 TRSITRM 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Unsatisfactory 
Performance for failure to progress in on-the-job training (OJT).  The authority for this action is 
AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.26.3.  If my recommendation is approved, your service 
will be characterized as an Honorable Discharge. 

2.  My reason for this action is 

a.  On or about  15 Feb 2005, you were academically eliminated from the Electronic Principles 

portion of the Visual Imagery & Intrusion Detection Systems Apprentice Course.  Specifically, you 
failed the Block I1 and Block HI tests with scores of 63%, on each test, as documented on 
AETC Form 125A, dated  15 Feb 2005.  (Atch  1, Appendix A wlatchs) 

b.  On 31 Jan 2005, you were unable to stay awake in class as documented on AETC Form 341, 

dated, 3 1 Jan 2005. (Atch 1, Appendix B wlatchs) 

c.  On  12 Jan 2005, you were counseled after scoring 75% on the Block I test as documented on 

AETC Form 1 73. 

Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction or higher authon'ty 
will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the United States Air Force. !f  ycu ?se 
discharged, you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and any special pay, bonus, or 
education assistance funds may be subject to recoupment. The separation authority will make the 
findings and recommendations required under  10 U.S.C. Section 2005(g). 

3.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist you.  I 
have made an appointment for you to consult the Area Defense Counsel, on 
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(Sablich Center), Room 243.  The office telephone number is 377-2429.  You may consult civilian 
counsel at your own expense. 

hours.  The office is located in Bldg 0701, 

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4.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statemelits you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me byL3 C, - .  , , j ,  
request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  1 will send them to the separation 
authority. 

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5.  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. 

6.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  Yo  must report to the Student Triangle 
Clinic on  3 HO ,-,  (TI(\ 

hours for the examination. 

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7.  Any personal  information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974.  A copy 
of MI 36-3208 is available for your use at http:l/www.e-publishin~.afmillp~ibfileslaf/36lafi36- 
3208/afi36-3208.pdf or unit orderly room. 

8.  Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me immediately. 

Attachments: 
1.  Supporting Documents 

a.  AETC Form 125A, dated  15 Feb 05 wlatchs 
b.  AETC Form 341, dated 3 1 Jan 05 
c.  AETC Form 173, dated  12 Jan 05 
2.  Receipt of Notification Memorandum 
3.  Airman's  Statement