RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-00836
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  18 SEP 08

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His separation program designator (SPD) code of “GHJ” (Unsatisfactory Performance) be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He does not believe that his discharge for unsatisfactory performance was justified.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided documentation from his military personnel records.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 Dec 94.

On 8 May 06, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending the applicant be discharged for unsatisfactory performance based on his failure to progress in on-the-job training (OJT).  The reasons for this action were as follows:

	a.  On or about 8 Aug 04, he failed Career Development Course (CDC) 2A373B.  The minimum passing score was 65 percent; his score was 62 percent.  This was documented in a memorandum to Major --- --- from Staff Sergeant (SSgt) --- ---, Unit Training Manager, as well as a Report of Course Examination, dated 30 Aug 04.

	b.  On or about 22 Nov 04, he failed CDC 2A373B for the second time.  The minimum passing score is 65 percent; his score was 59 percent.  This was documented in a memorandum to Major  ‑‑‑ --- from Master Sergeant (MSgt) --- ---, unit training manager, as well as a Report of Course Examination, as of 22 Nov 04.

The applicant was advised of his rights in the matter and that an honorable discharge would be recommended.

On 13 Jul 06, an administrative discharge board convened and found the applicant did, on or about 8 Aug 04, fail his CDC 2A373B; and, on or about 22 Nov 04, he did fail his CDC 2A373B for the second time.  The board recommended the applicant be separated with an honorable discharge.

On 2 Aug 06, the discharge authority approved the discharge action and directed the applicant be given a general discharge.  (Examiner’s Note:  Although the discharge authority’s letter reads “general,” based on the commander’s and administrative discharge board’s recommendations, it appears the applicant was to receive an “honorable” discharge as indicated below).

On 4 Aug 06, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of AFI (Unsatisfactory Performance) in the grade of staff sergeant and assigned an SPD code of “GHJ.”  He was credited with 11 years, 7 months, and 6 days of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial indicating that based on the documentation in the applicant’s records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  He provided no facts warranting a change to his SPD or RE code.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 1 Jun 07 for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).

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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.  The applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and his contentions were duly noted.  However, we do not find the applicant’s uncorroborated assertions or the documentation presented in support of his appeal sufficiently persuasive that corrective action is warranted.  The evidence of record indicates the applicant was involuntarily discharged for unsatisfactory performance.  No evidence has been presented which would lead us to believe the discharge action was improper or contrary to the provisions of the directive under which it was effected.  Further, it appears the SPD code was appropriately assigned and accurately reflected the circumstances of his separation.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to recommend favorable action on the applicant’s request that his narrative reason for separation and corresponding SPD code 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 23 Aug 07, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-00836 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 4 May 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 14 May 07.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Jun 07.

                                   XXXXXXXXXX
                                   Panel Chair