RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02767
		INDEX CODE:  110.00

		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED: No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 2C “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service” be changed to allow him to reenter military service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has an invalid RE code.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 13 Mar 07, as an airman basic (AB) for a period of six years.

On 18 Jun 07, he was discharged under the provisions of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airman (entry-level performance and conduct), with an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  The applicant served on active duty for three months and six days.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends the requested relief be denied.  DPSOS states based upon the documentation in the applicant's records, the applicant’s discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  The discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge authority and he did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  In addition, he did not provide any facts to warrant a change to his RE code.

Air Force policy is that entry-level separations/uncharacterized service characterizations are given to service members who have not completed more than 180 days of continuous active service.  The Department of Defense (DOD) determined if a service member served less than 180 days of active service, that it would be unfair to the member to characterize that service.  The applicant's uncharacterized service is correct and in accordance with DOD and Air Force Instructions.

The complete AFPC/DPSOS 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 21 Sep 07, 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 an 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 favorable action on 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-2007-02767 in Executive Session on 3 Jan 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 21 Jul 07, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 6 Sep 07.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Sep 07.