RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03134
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His entry level discharge be changed to general and his Reentry (RE) Code be changed to allow him to reenter service.  

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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 is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to his discharge are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied.  DPPRS states that the applicant’s uncharacterized character of service is correct.  DPPRS states that airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.  DPPRS identified an error on his entry to active duty date.  On 18 October 2002, A DD Form 215 was sent to the applicant advising him of this discrepancy.  The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.  

AFPC/DPPAE states that the RE code of 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service” is correct.  The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at 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 3 January 2003, 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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we find no impropriety in the characterization of the applicant's discharge.  It appears that responsible officials applied appropriate standards in effecting the separation, and we do not find persuasive evidence that pertinent regulations were violated or that the member was not afforded all the rights to which entitled at the time of his discharge.  The only other basis upon which to upgrade his discharge would be based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to establish that the applicant is, and has been, in good standing for an extended period of time, thereby providing a basis for relief on clemency.  In view of the applicant’s age and apparent immaturity at the time of his enlistment, we believe that should he continue in his successful rehabilitation and provide evidence of a lengthy and established pattern of good behavior, the Board would be willing to again consider his request.  Likewise, since we have determined favorable consideration of the applicant’s request for a discharge upgrade is not appropriate at this time, his request for his RE Code to be changed is not possible.  

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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 this application in Executive Session on 26 March 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number 02-03134:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 02 w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 22 Oct 02.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 23 Dec 02.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jan 03.