RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03558
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry code (RE) code of "2K" be changed to "3A" so he can enlist with the Navy Reserve.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He completed bootcamp and graduated from technical training school. His performance and conduct was good, however he was under a great deal of stress due to his parents' divorce while he attended technical training school.

In support of the application, the applicant submits a personal statement and a copy of his 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 on 25 June 1997 for a period of six years.  On 7 January 1998, he was discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, chapter 5, section D, paragraph 5.22.2., Entry-Level Performance or Conduct and was issued an uncharacterized separation.  The specific reason for this action was that he received an Article 15 for failure to go on 10 December 1997 and on 3 December 1997, he was permanently decertified from the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP). He received an RE code of 2K, “Has been formally notified by the unit commander of initiation of involuntary separation action.” He served 6 months and 12 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial and states there is no error or injustice. The applicant was involuntarily discharged based on entry level performance and conduct. Additionally, the Board should direct the applicant's RE code of "2K" be corrected to more accurately reflect his involuntarily, entry level separation to 2C - "Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service."

AFPC/DPSOA's complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial and states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge relation. The discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge process.

AFPC/DPSOS's complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 11 April 2008 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting partial relief. After careful review of the evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s separation was in compliance with the governing instruction and we find no evidence to indicate his separation from the Air Force was inappropriate. However, we note that the Air Force office of primary responsibility has opined that the present RE code of "2K" is incorrect.  His RE code of 2K should be changed to "2C" to more accurately reflect his involuntary, entry level separation. In all other respects, the discharge appears to be in compliance with the governing guidelines and we find no additional evidence to indicate that his separation from the Air Force was inappropriate. Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected only to the extent indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 7 January 1998, he was issued a Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of "2C."

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-03558 in Executive Session on 29 May 2008 under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Oct 07, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 Jan 08.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 13 Feb 08.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Apr 08.