RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00928
		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 had problems with the electrical power production career field.  The Air Force has many career fields for which he is qualified.  He indicates that while in the service he had no disciplinary problems.  He was discharged because he could not grasp the principles of his career field and his failure on the Career Development Course (CDC).

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 January 1999 in the grade of airman first class for a period of 6 years.

On 15 November 2000, applicant was notified of his commander's intent to initiate discharge action against him for Failure to Progress in On-the-Job Training (OJT).  The specific reasons follow:

	On or about 1 June 2000 and on or about 12 August 2000, he failed his Career Development Course Examination (CDC) which is required for upgrade training.

The commander advised applicant of his right to consult legal counsel and to submit statements in his own behalf; or waive the above rights after consulting with counsel.

The commander indicated in his recommendation for discharge action that before recommending the discharge, the applicant was given ample opportunity to study and prepare for his Career Development Course (CDC).  The applicant’s supervisor outlined a system for more productive studying which included computer aided test and techniques for home studying.  Despite these measures, the applicant failed the second examination with an even lower score than his first examination.  This examination is required for upgrade training to the next skill-level.  He further indicated that he did not recommend probation and rehabilitation as permitted by AFI 36-3208, Chapter 7.  The applicant had failed to demonstrate the ability necessary to pass his CDC Examination.

On 27 November 2000, a legal review was conducted and the staff judge advocate recommended the applicant be honorably discharged without probation and rehabilitation.

On 1 December 2000, the convening authority approved the applicant’s discharge.

During the applicant’s length of service he received one performance report that reflected an overall evaluation of four.

Applicant was honorably discharged on 8 December 2000, in the grade of airman first class, in accordance with AFI 36-3208 (Unsatisfactory Performance) and given an RE code of 2C.  He completed 1 year, 10 months and 25 days of total active duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial.  They indicated that based upon the documentation in the file, 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.  The applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge process.  Additionally, he provided no facts warranting a change in his discharge.  He has filed a timely request.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAE indicates that the applicant’s RE code of 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service” is correct.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 4 June 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 an error or injustice that would warrant a change to his RE code.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, it is our opinion that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate directives.  The applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise.  Therefore, we agree with the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rational as the basis for our conclusion that he has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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 BC-2003-00928 in Executive Session on 30 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	            Panel Chair
	            Member
	            Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 March 2003.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 15 April 2003.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 3 June 2003.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 June 2003.

					   Panel Chair