RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01047
				INDEX CODE:  110.00
	APPLICANT 	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  Not Indicated

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow her to reenlist 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 applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 16 Sep 98 for a period of four years as an airman basic.

The applicant on 3 Mar 00, failed her end of course Career Development Course (CDC) examination.  On 8 Aug 00, the applicant again failed her CDC examination.

The applicant received an Article 15 on 4 Aug 00, for failure to report to duty.  Her punishment consisted of forfeiture of pay and 14 days extra duty.  The forfeiture of pay was suspended until 3 Feb 01, at which time it was remitted without further action unless sooner vacated.

On 4 Jan 01, the applicant's commander notified her that he was recommending her for discharge due to unsatisfactory performance.  She was discharged on 30 Jan 01, with an honorable discharge.  She served 2 years, 4 months and 15 days of service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS states there was limited documentation in the applicant's case file regarding her separation, however, DPPRS 
believes the applicant's discharge was consistent with procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation; and the discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge authority.  Based on the information provided, they recommend denying the applicant's request.

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

AFPC/DPPAE states the RE code the applicant received is the appropriate code for those members separated "involuntarily with an honorable discharge or an entry level separation without characterization of service (Exhibit D).

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 24 May 2002, 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.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded her request to have the RE code changed is warranted.  In this respect, the applicant was involuntarily separated and she apparently received the appropriate RE code affiliated with her involuntary separation.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following  members of the  Board considered  Docket Number 02-01047 in Executive Session on July 2, 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 26 Apr 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 20 May 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 May 02.