RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01689
		INDEX CODE:  100.03, 100.06

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation and reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow her to join the Armed Forces.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She successfully completed basic military training but experienced problems in security forces technical training school when she could not qualify in weapons training.  She spent many hours in remedial weapons training, but was unable to qualify and was subsequently discharged.  She has spoken with an Army recruiter and would like to enlist if her RE code could be changed.

In support of her request, the applicant submitted a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation.  

Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 May 2002 in the grade of airman basic.  On 6 August 2002, her commander notified the applicant that he was recommending that she be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (entry-level performance and conduct).  The specific reasons for his action were her failure to make satisfactory progress in a required training program.  The applicant failed her written test 1 version A on 16 July 2002, scoring a 66; passing score is 70.  On 18 July 2002, she failed to meet minimum qualifying standards on the M9 weapon, twice scoring 16 and 24; the minimum passing score is 28.  On 18,19, and 22 July 2002, she failed to qualify on the M16A2 weapon, scoring 8, 10, 17 and 24; the minimum passing score is 25.  Prior to disqualification, she was counseled and received individual assistance with negative results.  The applicant was advised of her rights in the matter.  On 6 August 2002, she acknowledged receipt of the notification, and waived her right to consult counsel, and elected not to submit statements on her own behalf.  The case was reviewed on 7 August 2002 and found to be legally sufficient to support discharge.  She was separated from the Air Force on       15 August 2002, with an uncharacterized entry-level separation, received a RE code of 2C”Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service.”  She served three (3) months and eight (8) days on active duty. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  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 of continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.  Therefore, her uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.  A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial.  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 the 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 18 July 2003 for review and comment 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took note that the applicant while in the Air Force, failed to meet the M-16 qualification score for continuance in the Security Police career field and was discharged with an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  However, the Army recruiters are of the opinion she would be suited for other positions.  The applicant has expressed a desire to enlist into the Army and we believe she should be given the opportunity to apply for enlistment.  Whether or not she is successful will depend on the needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that she will be allowed to return to any branch of service.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

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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 at the time of her discharge on 15 August 2002, she was separated under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2 (Secretarial Authority), with a separation code of “JFF” and a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 3K.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-01689 in Executive Session on 2 September 2003, 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 12 May 03. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 10 Jun 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 8 Jul 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 03.

                                   Panel Chair

 

AFBCMR BC-2003-01689	

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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 15 August 2002, she was separated with an uncharacterized entry-level separation under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2 (Secretarial Authority) with a separation code of "JFF" and a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 3K.

                                                                              Director
                                                                              Air Force Review Boards Agency