RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01710
			INDEX CODE:  100.3
			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code “2C” be changed so he can enlist in the Air National Guard.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unable to pass the Security Police weapons training while in technical school.  Being a security policeman was all he ever wanted to do.  He feels that it was an error for him to be coded so that he could not try again in the Air National Guard.  He was never in any trouble throughout boot camp; he just couldn’t pass the weapons training.

In support of this application, he submits a personal statement, a letter from the NYANG recruiter, character reference letters and a copy of his DD Form 214 and other military personnel records (Exhibit A).

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 5 October 2000.  While serving in the grade of airman basic, he was eliminated from the Security Police technical training course for failing three attempts at weapons qualification.  On 21 December 2000 he was separated from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Entry-Level Perfomance and Conduct, and received an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  He served 2 months and 17 days total active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Separations Branch, AFPC/DPPRS, states that the Department of Defense (DOD) determined if a member served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.  Therefore, the applicant’s uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DOD and Air Force instructions (Exhibit C).

The Skills Management Branch, AFPC/DPPAE, conducted a review of the applicant’s case and found the Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service,” is correct (Exhibit D).
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force Evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit E).
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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 took note that the applicant failed to meet the M-16 qualification score for continuance in the Security Police career field.  However, Air National Guard recruiters are of the opinion he would be suited for other positions within the reserves.  The applicant has expressed a desire to enlist into the Air National Guard and we believe he should be given the opportunity to apply for enlistment.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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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 his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code, issued in conjunction with his entry level separation on 21 December 2000 was “3K.”

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 26 September 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

              Panel Chairman
              Member
              Member

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

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 20 Jul 01.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 25 Jul 01.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 3 Aug 01.

                                   	

AFBCMR 	01-01710

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 his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code, issued in conjunction with his entry level separation on 21 December 2000 was “3K.”