RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01192
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  19 OCT 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2B (involuntarily separated with a general or under other than honorable condition (UOTHC) discharge) be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has completed the two-year waiting period for re-entry.  He has no serious or damaging disciplinary actions against his record to warrant an RE code of 2B.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Jun 04 for a period of six years.  

On 11 Jan 05, the squadron commander initiated administrative discharge action against the applicant for unsatisfactory performance or conduct.  The reason for the proposed action was that applicant failed to make satisfactory progress in a required technical training program.  He was eliminated from the Air Transportation Apprentice training course for unsatisfactory performance after failing Block I test and Block II test, twice, with scores of 68%, 52%, and 60% respectively; the minimum passing score being 70%.  Prior to being disenrolled, applicant was counseled concerning his performance and was washed back two times.

On that same date, applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification.  On 18 Jan 05, he waived his right to consult counsel and to submit statements in his own behalf.  On 21 Jan 05, the Deputy Chief, Adverse Actions, found the case to be legally sufficient.  On 26 Jan 05, the discharge authority directed applicant be discharged with an honorable characterization of service; however, he decided probation and rehabilitation were not appropriate.

On 1 Feb 05, applicant was honorably discharged by reason of “unsatisfactory performance,” and was issued an RE code of 2B.  He was credited with 7 months and 25 days of active duty service.  

On 20 Apr 07, a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty was completed administratively correcting his DD Form 214 to reflect an RE code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial of applicant’s request.  They found the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction.  Additionally, the discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  They also noted the applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing, nor provided any facts warranting a change to his reenlistment eligibility code.

HQ AFPC/DPPRS’s complete 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 20 Jun 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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 he 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 the circumstances of their separation.  Applicant’s RE code of 2C accurately reflects that he was involuntarily separated with an honorable characterization of service and given the circumstances surrounding his separation, we believe the RE code issued was in accordance with the governing directives.  Therefore, in the absence of persuasive 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-01192 in Executive Session on 2 August 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Apr 07, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 20 Apr 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Jun 07.

                                   XXXXXXXXXX
                                   Panel Chair