RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00798

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Applicant requests the reenlistment eligibility code (RE) 2C be changed to allow him to continue his military career.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His failure to complete his Career Development Course Test should not be a reason to prohibit him from serving his country.

Applicant’s complete submission is attached 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 letters prepared by the appropriate offices 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 Assistant NCOIC, Separation Procedures Section, AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed the applicant’s application and stated based upon the documentation in the file, they we believe the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  However, we recommended that the member be allowed to reenlist if the RE code is changed.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

The Special Programs and AFBCMR Manager, AFPC/DPPAES, reviewed the applicant’s request and stated that the Reenlistment Code 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honor discharge; or entry level separation with characterization of service,” is correct.  However, if the decision is to grant the relief sought, applicant’s record should be corrected to reflect RE code as 3K.  The use of this code by HQ AFPC or the Air Force Board of Correction of Military Records when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the applicant on 11 May 2001, for review and response within 30 days.  However, 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.  It appears that responsible officials applied appropriate standards in effecting the applicant’s separation, and we do not find persuasive evidence that pertinent regulations were violated or that the applicant was not afforded all the rights to which entitled at the time of discharge.  We note that the reason for separation was that the applicant failed his Career Development Course (CDC) test that would have allowed him to obtain his required skill level. However, after reviewing the applicant’s records and noting his contentions, we believe the narrative reason for separation and his current RE code are somewhat harsh. In this respect, the RE code does not allow him to pursue his desire to continue his military career. Therefore, in view of his overall service, we recommend his records be corrected as indicated below.  Whether or not he is successful will depend on the needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to the Air Force or any branch of service; this will simply afford him the opportunity to apply for a waiver to enlist in the armed services.

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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 9 February 2000 he was honorably discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-

3208, Secretarial Authority, issued Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code of “3K,” and furnished a separation program designator code of “JFF.”

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 19 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 15 Mar 01, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 Apr 01.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAES, dated 23 Apr 01.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 11 May 01.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair

AFBCMR 01-00798

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 9 February 2000 he was honorably discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Secretarial Authority, issued Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code of “3K,” and furnished a separation program designator code of “JFF.”

	
	Director
	Air Force Review Boards Agency