RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03160
INDEX CODE:  112.10
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX				COUNSEL: NONE

	XXXXXXXXXXX					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from 2C (involuntary separation with honorable discharge) to enable him to be reinstated.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He tried his best to show a positive attitude and good conduct while on active duty and wishes to be reinstated.  

In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of his notification of discharge recommendation, his response to the discharge notification, and his discharge certificate.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 25 November 2002, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 23 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of six years.  

On 25 March 2003, the applicant was recommended for disenrollment from Air Transportation Apprentice technical training after failing three consecutive blocks of instruction.  The applicant was then entered into training for the Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice career field.  On 10 June 2003, the applicant was disenrolled from training after failing two progress checks.  On 2 July 2003, his commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge due to unsatisfactory performance.  On 8 July 2003, after consulting counsel, the applicant submitted a statement in his own behalf.  On 10 July 2003, the Squadron Section Commander signed a recommendation for the applicant’s discharge based on unsatisfactory performance.  On 15 July 2003, the recommendation was found to be legally sufficient by the Staff Judge Advocate.  On 24 July 2003, the discharge authority approved the discharge under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.26.1, finding the applicant unsuitable for further military service.  The applicant was honorably discharged effective 28 July 2003 with a separation code JHJ (unsatisfactory performance) and a reentry code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge).  He had served eight months and four days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  DPPRS states that the applicant’s discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the sound discretion of the discharge authority.  The applicant did not provide any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge process.  The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 November 2003 for review and response (Exhibit D).  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 probable error or injustice.  The applicant did not provide persuasive evidence showing the information in the discharge case file was erroneous, his substantial rights were violated, or that his commanders abused their discretionary authority.  The RE code which was issued at the time of the applicant’s separation accurately reflects the circumstances of his separation and we do not find this code to be in error or unjust.  In view of the foregoing, we conclude that no basis exists upon which to recommend favorable action on his request that it be changed.

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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 30 January 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03160:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Sep 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 3 Oct 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.