RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04109
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be upgraded to 1A.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Air Force is a great stepping stone for anyone who is headed in the right direction.

He would like to finish his enlistment, fight for his country and serve in the greatest airpower in the world.  He would like to be forgiven for his mistakes and have another opportunity to complete his enlistment.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a personal statement.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 December 2000.

On 22 March 2001, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for an entry-level separation because he failed to make satisfactory progress in a required training program.  Specifically, he was eliminated from the Security Forces training course for academic deficiency after failing his written test twice with scores of 34% and 36%--minimum passing is 70%.  Prior to disenrollment, the commander indicated he was counseled concerning his performance and received individual assistance with negative results.

The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman basic, was separated from the Air Force on 30 March 2001 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (Entry-Level Performance and Conduct), and received an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  He served 3 months and 3 days on active duty.  He was assigned a Reenlistment Eligibility code of 2C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE states that the Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or entry level separation without characterization of service” is correct.

A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS states that they believe the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  Additionally, the discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.  The Department of Defense (DOD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.  Therefore, his uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with Department of Defense and Air Force instructions.  An entry-level/uncharacterized separation should not be viewed as negative and should not be confused with other types of separation.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 7 March 2003, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  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 the 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 this application in Executive Session on 29 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 03, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 26 Feb 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 21 Feb 03.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 7 Mar 03.