RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01020
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
		COUNSEL: NONE 

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  9 SEP 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow entry into the National Guard.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His RE code prevents him from enlisting in the National Guard.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 20 March 1996, for a term of four years.

On 14 February 1997, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for failure in Alcohol Treatment (refused to participate in the Substance Abuse Reorientation and Treatment (SART) Program.  The bases for the action were that on 31 December 1996, he was evaluated by Mental Health regarding his alcohol use and was diagnosed with alcohol dependence uncomplicated withdrawal; on 9 January 1997, he entered into the SART program and indicated he would not participate; on 23 January 1997, he again refused treatment and on or about 24 February 1997, he failed to report to his assigned duty section and received a Letter of Reprimand.

He acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and after consulting with legal counsel submitted statements in his own behalf.  The base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended he be discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge without probation and rehabilitation (P&R).  The discharge authority approved the discharge and directed a honorable discharge without P&R.  

On 7 April 1997, he was discharged, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, (alcohol rehabilitation failure) with an honorable discharge.  He received an RE code of 2C “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service”.  He served 1 year and 18 days total active service.

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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.  The applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  He provided no facts warranting a change to his under honorable conditions (general) discharge or his RE code.

The 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 the applicant on 4 May 2007, 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we are not persuaded that the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  At the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances of their separation.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, the RE code issued was in accordance with the appropriate directives.  Therefore, we find no basis upon which to recommend granting 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-2007-01020 in Executive Session on 20 June 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			XXXXXXXXXX, Chair
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member
			XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Mar 07, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Memo, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 11 Apr 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 May 07.

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	Chair