RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01354
		INDEX CODE:  100.06

	.	COUNSEL:  AMERICAN LEGION

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C be changed.

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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 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:

AFPC/DPPRS reviewed this application and recommended denial.  A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAE reviewed this application and indicated that the 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 applicant on 31 May 02 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of injustice.  The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was honorably discharged for unsatisfactory performance as a result of his failure to make satisfactory progress in a required training program.  While the record reveals that he was unable to perform certain maintenance functions properly, there was no indication of any behavior problems or misconduct.  In our view, the applicant should not be permanently barred from future military service because he was ill-suited for a particular career field.  If the respective services desire to enlist him based on their needs, we do not believe the applicant should be denied that opportunity.  Accordingly, we recommend that the applicant’s RE code of 2C be changed to one requiring a waiver; that is, RE‑3K (Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate).

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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 that his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code issued in conjunction with his honorable discharge on 3 Dec 96 was “3K.”

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-01354 in Executive Session on 2 Jul 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 May 02.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 23 May 02.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 02.

                                   

AFBCMR 02-01354

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 , be corrected to show that his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code issued in conjunction with his honorable discharge on 3 Dec 96 was “3K.”