RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01890
		INDEX CODE:	 100.03, 100.06
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to one that would allow her to enlist in the Army Reserves.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She failed the end of course (EOC) exam twice because she panicked in the test room and also was experiencing personal problems.  Those problems have been resolved and she would like to have the opportunity to serve her country.

In support of her request, applicant provided a personal statement, a copy of her DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a copy of a Notification of Memorandum - Administrative Discharge Under AFI 36-3208.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 July 2001, for a term of 4 years.

On 14 April 2003, she was notified of her commander’s intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, (Unsatisfactory Performance) and received an honorable discharge.  The reason for this action was that she failed her career development course (CDC) end-of-course test on 28 January 2003, and again on 19 March 2003.  Additional derogatory information in her records, but not considered in the administrative discharge, was a letter of reprimand on 7 May 2002, for engaging in unprofessional conduct.  She was advised of her rights in this matter and acknowledged receipt of the notification on that same date.  She consulted with counsel and submitted statements for consideration.  In a legal review of the case file, the base legal office found the case legally sufficient to support discharge.   The discharge authority approved the separation and ordered an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.  She was separated from the Air Force on 29 April 2003, with an honorable service characterization and received a RE code of 2C ”Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service.”  She served two (2) year, two (2) months and twenty-nine (29) days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  Based upon the documentation in the file, 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, she provided no facts warranting a change in her discharge.  

The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAE indicates on 29 Apr 03, the applicant was involuntarily separated from service with the character of service recorded as “honorable.”  The appropriate RE code for her involuntary discharge is 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or entry level separation without characterization of service.”

The 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 18 Jul 03, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 to warrant changing the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility (RE) code.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case, however; we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 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 Docket Number BC-2003-01890 in Executive Session on 2 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 28 May 03 w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 23 Jun 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 9 Jul 03.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 03.