RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02492
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  9 FEB 2009

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility 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 an RE code which will allow him to reenlist in the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has never been derelict in the performance of his duties.  He received two Air Force Good Conduct Medals during his career, which serves as proof that he was not derelict in his duty performance.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued on 16 August 2006.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 March 1999 for a period of six years at the rank of airman basic.  He was progressively promoted to the rank of senior airman with an effective date and date of rank (DOR) of 30 August 2001.  

On 31 May 2002, applicant extended his enlistment for a period of 16 months to qualify for an overseas permanent change of station (PCS) assignment.  

On 11 May 2006, applicant’s supervisor initiated an AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program Consideration, and non-recommended him for continued service.  On that same date, applicant’s commander concurred with the recommendation and denied his reenlistment.  The applicant acknowledged receipt of the commander’s intent and on 15 May 2006, initialed his intent to appeal the decision.  On 29 June 2006, applicant extended his enlistment for a period of one month to process an SRP appeal.  On 10 July 2006, the appeal authority denied applicant’s appeal and he acknowledged the decision on 17 July 2006.

On 16 August 2006, applicant was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, and transferred to the Air Force Reserve, by reason of completion of required active service, and was issued an RE code of 2X.  He was credited with 7 years and 5 months of active duty service, including 2 months and 25 days of foreign service.

On 25 February 2007, applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve under the provisions of AFI 36-3209, and furnished a DD Form 256AF.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPAE reviewed this application and recommended denial, stating, in part, after a review of the personnel record, they found no error or injustice to support the change requested.  The applicant’s commander as the authority on recommendations for reenlistment or non-reenlistment of squadron members, recommended non-reenlistment of the applicant and the appeal authority agreed with the recommendation.

HQ AFPC/DPPAE’s complete evaluation, with attachments, 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 14 September 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.  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.  After receiving the commander’s decision, applicant appealed this decision; however, his request was denied.  As a result, we believe the applicant was afforded every opportunity in the appeal process and has not provided any evidence to sufficiently convince the Board to override the commander’s earlier decision.  Applicant’s RE code of 2X accurately reflects that he was considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program.  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 governing instruction.  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-2007-02492 in Executive Session on 25 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Jul 07, w/atch. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 13 Aug 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Sep 07.