RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-01569
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  21 NOV 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2X (first-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) be changed to a favorable (normal separation) code.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served honorably for four and one-half years and now it is time for him to reenlist.  He received several administrative letters; two letters of counseling (LOCs) in 2006, a letter of reprimand (LOR) in 2007, leading to an unfavorable information file (UIF), control-roster, referral enlisted performance report (EPR), and denial of reenlistment.  He believes the actions taken against him by his commander and first sergeant were unjust.

In his personal statement, applicant submitted a detailed explanation of the events and circumstances leading up to the events which subsequently resulted in his RE code of 2X.  The actions taken against him do not reflect who he is.  He has always tried to be the best airman and has performed his job well, and has been the go-to person for any information that relates to his job.  

He has made many sacrifices since joining the military, including separation from his military spouse due to assignments, deployments, temporary duty (TDY), and working after hours and weekends, which has led to a lot of stress in his life.  Applicant believes with all of the support documentation in his case, he is a very valuable asset to the Air Force

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a personal statement; extracts from his military personnel record, including copies of his performance reports and AF IMT 418s, along with several letters of character reference.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 21 Mar 07, applicant’s supervisor initiated an AF Form 418 and non-recommended him for continued service.  Applicant’s commander concurred and denied his reenlistment.  The applicant acknowledged the commander’s intent and on 26 Mar 07, he notified his commander of his intent to appeal the decision.  On 24 Apr 07, the appeal authority denied applicant’s appeal and he acknowledged the denial on 25 Apr 07.

On 1 Jul 07, applicant was discharged in the grade of senior airman.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE reviewed this application and recommended denial stating, in part, commanders have total selective reenlistment program selection or non-selection, as long as the airman is eligible for consideration.  Commander’s make selection or non-selection based on EPRs, unfavorable information from any substantiated source, the airman’s willingness to comply with Air Force standards, and the airman’s ability (or lack of) to meet required training and duty performance levels.

HQ AFPC/DPPAE’s complete evaluation, with attachment, 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 13 July 2007 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 error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case.  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.  Applicant’s RE code of 2X accurately reflects that he was not selected for reenlistment under SRP.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, including the letters of character reference submitted in the applicant’s behalf, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, 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-2007-01569 in Executive Session on 18 September 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 May 07, w/atchs. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 6 Jul 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jul 07.

                                   
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