RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02558
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He desires his RE code changed to allow him to enlist in the Air Force Reserve.  He states that he has no evidence to support his claim.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 July 1995 in the grade of airman basic.

On 22 July 1998 the applicant was permanently decertified from performing Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) duties.  The decision was based on a recommendation from Base Family Advocacy due to a demonstrated pattern of unreliable behavior both on and off duty.  The unreliable behavior includes being late for duty, littering the dorm, having a pet in the dorm, delinquent account, and spousal abuse.

On 5 February 1999, the applicant requested an early separation for miscellaneous/general reasons.  

On 15 March 1999, the commander approved the applicant’s request for early separation.

Applicant was discharged on 15 March 1999, in the grade of senior airman with an honorable discharge, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Miscellaneous/General Reasons).  He served a total of 3 years, 8 months and 11 days of total active military service.

The applicant received an RE code of “2X” - First term airman considered but not selected under Selected Reenlistment Program (SRP).

EPR profile reflects the following:

	PERIOD ENDING	EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL

		4 Mar 97		3
		4 Feb 98		4
		4 Feb 99		2 (Referral)

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommended denial.  They indicated that a review of the applicant’s records revealed that the applicant was separated honorably, but under miscellaneous/general reasons.  The applicant was disqualified by his commander from the performance of duties under the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program (PRP), based on recommendation from Base Family Advocacy due to a demonstrated pattern of unreliable behavior both on and off duty.  His unreliable behavior included being late for duty, littering the dorm, having a pet in the dorm, delinquent account, and spousal abuse.  The applicant was approved for miscellaneous separation on 22 February 1999.  Subsequently, on 2 March 1999, the applicant received a Referral Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) as a result of his substandard behavior.

The applicant’s records reflect a pattern of misconduct that is consistent with the commander’s decision to nonselect him for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program.  The RE code “2X” is correct.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 10 January 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days.  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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice warranting a change in the applicant’s RE code.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; 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.  The Board believes that responsible officials applied appropriate standards in effecting the separation, and the Board does not find persuasive evidence that pertinent regulations were violated or that applicant was not afforded all the rights to which entitled at the time of discharge.  As a result, the applicant’s RE code accurately reflects that he was apparently considered but not selected for reenlistment.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-02558 in Executive Session on 20 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 August 2002.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 6 January 2003.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 January 2003.