RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00242
		INDEX NUMBER:  110.07
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His separation code and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 2C be changed to an eligible code so that he can reenlist and continue in the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.  Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Special Programs and AFBCMR Manager, HQ AFPC/DPPAES found the reenlistment eligibility code “2C” correct.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

The Separation Procedures Section, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed this application and recommended denial.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to Applicant on 18 May 2001, for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  We found no evidence that responsible officials applied inappropriate standards in effecting the applicant’s discharge, that pertinent regulations were violated or that the applicant was not afforded all the rights to which entitled at the time of discharge.  Nevertheless, we believe that there may have been mitigating circumstances that affected the applicant’s performance while in basic training.  In this regard, it appears that the applicant had difficulty concentrating which was associated with the illness of his mother.  In view of this, we therefore recommend that the narrative reason for his separation and corresponding separation code be changed to reflect “Secretarial Authority.”  We further recommend that his Reenlistment Eligibility Code be changed to “3K,” which is a code that can be waived for prior service enlistment consideration, provided he is otherwise qualified for enlistment under an existing prior service program.  We believe these actions provide the applicant fitting and proper relief.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 26 October 2000, he received an entry level separation under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2, (Secretarial Authority), with Separation Program Designator (SPD) code “JFF” and Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code 3K.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 27 June 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		Panel Chair
		Member
		Member

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated Jan 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 Apr 01
	Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAES, dated 23 Apr 01.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 18 May 01.

		   
		   Acting Panel Chair

AFBCMR 01-00242

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to [APPLICANT], be corrected to show that on 26 October 2000, he received an entry level separation under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2, (Secretarial Authority), with Separation Program Designator (SPD) code “JFF” and Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code 3K.

							
							Director
							Air Force Review Boards Agency