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LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
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COUNSEL'S  RELEASE TO T H E  BOARD 
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT 'I'IME OF 
PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

TAPE IIECORDING OF PERSONAL  AI'PFAKANCE  HE 

HEARING DATE 

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CASE NUMBER 

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APPLICANT'S  ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S  DECISIONAL R4TIONAl. ARE DISCCSSED Oh i'HL  ATTACHED AIR  FORCE UISCHAKGE REVIEW ROhRD D6CISIONAL RATIONALE 

Case heard in Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withiwithout counsel, and the right to submit an 
application to the AFBCMR 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, El? WINC.3RD  FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

DATE:  Y/25/2(Wb 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NIJMBER 

FD-2005-00406 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals to change the reason and authority for discharge. 

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 the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  Change of reason and authority for discharge is denied. 

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

ISSUE: 

Applicant requests that the reason (unsatisfactory performance) for his discharge be changed to "Failure to 
progress in OJT" or "For the Convenience of the Government."  Applicant concludes that he should not be 
labeled with "Unsatisfactory  Performance" making him ineligible for education benefits.  The DRB opined 
that the reason for discharge was Unsatisfactory Performance which is in accordance with AFT  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) exam and failed the CDC exam twice.  An involuntary discharge for the Convenience of the 
Government would only be appropriate when discharge would serve the best interests of the Air Force and 
the discharge for cause is not warranted.  The Board concluded the reason for the discharge received by thc 
applicant was 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. 

In view of the foregoing findings, the Board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, 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 an HONORABLE Disch from Hickam AFB, HI on 08 Aug 2005 UP AFT  36-3208, para 
5.26.2 (Unsatisfactory Performance).. Appeals for Change of Reason for Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a.  DOB: 10 Jul  1980  Enlmt Age: 21  11/12  Disch Age: 25 0112  Educ: High School 

AFQT:  A-43  E-39  G-47  M-39  DAS: 08 Apr 2003 
PAFSC:  4Y03 1 - Dental Assistant Apprentice 

b.  Prior Sv:  17 Jun 02 -  18 Nov 02 (5 months 2 days) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enld as A 1 C on  19 Nov 2002 for 4 Years.  Svd:  2 yrs 8 months 20 days, all AMS. 

b. Grade Status: 

SrA - 19 Mar 05 

c. Time Lost: 

None. 

d. Art  15's: 

None 

e. Additional: 

f. Court Martial: 

g. Record of SV: 

Memorandum For 15 ADSICC, Undated - Failed End of Course Exam twice. 
Test Score #1: 54%.  Test Score #2: 55%. 
None. 

1 9 Nov 02 - 1 5 Apr 04  Hickarn AFB  5  (HAF Dir) 
16 Apr 04  - 15 Apr 05  Hickarn AFB  3 (Annual) REF 

h. Awards and Decs:  AFTR, NDSM, GWOTSM, AFOUA, AFOSLTR, SAEMR. 

i. Statement of Sv: 

TMS:  3 years  1 months 22 days 
TAMS:  2 years 8 months 20 days 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW: 

ISSUE 1 : Narrative Reason for Separation that was used is incorrect.  Using the current reason 
will not permit me to get my MGI Bill of which I feel I am entitled to.  Over the course of one 
year, $100 per month was deducted from my pay for this entitlement. 

FD-2005-00404 

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1. DD Form 214. 
2.  AF Form 100. 
3.  VA Benefits Decision, 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

PACIFIC AIR FORCES 

MEMORANDUM FOR SrA ; 

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FROM:  15 ADSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Unsatisfactory 
Performance, specifically, failure to progress in on-the-job training (OJT).  The authority for this 
action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, paragraph, 5.26.3.  If my recommendation is 
approved, your service can be characterized as honorable or general.  I am recommending that 
your service be characterized as Honorable. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On or about 1 Jul04, you tested for your Career Development Course, in which your final 

score was S4%,  resulting in failure. 

b.  On or about 6 Jan 05, you tested a second time on your Career Development Course, in 

which your final score was 55%,  resulting in failure. 

3.  Copies of documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising Special Court-Martial jurisdiction or 
higher authority will decide whether you will be discharged or retained by the Air Force.  The 
commander will also decide how your service will be characterized.  If you are discharged, you 
will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and can be denied enlistment in any 
component of the United States Armed Forces.  Additionally, any special pay, bonus, or 
education assistance offered by the Armed Forces may be subject to recoupment. 

4.  You have the right to 
I have made an 
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5.  You have the right to submit statements on your own behalf.  Any stateme  ts yo  want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me within 3 duty days, or by 
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you request and receive an extension for good cause'shown.  I will forward any statements to the 
separation authority. 

6. If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements on your own behalf, your failure to do so 
will constitute a waiver of this privilege. 

7.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination. You will report to Physical Exams at 
the  1 5 ~  Medical Group on  $7 p r g  at 
hours for your examination. 

hours at Primary Care at  t 4 5 

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8.  You must report to Separations, in uniform, on  $fr$.da5 
located in the Military Personnel Flight, at 449-0658.  During this appointment you will 
surrender your (including family members) active duty ID card(s), and temporary ID(s) will be 
issued. 

at  /I40 hours.  Separations is 

9.  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 through your Commander's Support Staff. 

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

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Commander, 1 5th Aeromedical Dental Squadron 

8 Attachments: 
1.  Student History Query 
2.  AF Form 623a 
3.  CDC Course Examination Failure assessment 
4.  EPRs 
5.  Memo fiom SSgti 
6.  Memo fiom TSgti 
7.  ~cknowled~ernelif ?Ed ~ i ~ $ t '  
8, Recoupment statement 

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