RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01439 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter military service. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes it was unjust for him to receive the RE code “2C” because he failed a test. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of a congressional inquiry. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 17 Nov 09, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 11 Mar 10, his commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for entry-level performance or conduct. The specific reason for the discharge action was his elimination from training due to failing Block 3, Unit 6, Test 1B, 1C, and 1A. His commander advised him of his rights in this matter. On 11 Mar 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and, after consulting with counsel, waived his right to submit statements in his own behalf. The legal office reviewed the case, found it legally sufficient to support separation, and recommended an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. On 16 Mar 10, the discharge authority concurred with the commander’s recommendation and the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service on 17 Mar 10. He was credited with four months and one day of active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. Per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, the applicant’s RE code is appropriate based on him receiving an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He is trying to enlist in the Navy and believes he should not be banned from serving his country for failing a test. The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ 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 to warrant changing the applicant’s RE code of “2C.” The evidence of record indicates the applicant was given an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service for “entry-level performance or conduct.” After a thorough review of the applicant’s complete submission and evidence of record, we find no evidence which would lead us to believe that his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service was improper or contrary to the governing instruction under which it was effected. We also find no evidence the contested RE code, issued in conjunction with his entry-level separation, was erroneously assigned or inaccurately reflected the circumstances of his separation. Notwithstanding the above, we are persuaded that corrective action is warranted regarding the applicant’s narrative reason for separation. This Board has previously determined in similar cases that where the evidence appears to clearly indicate the service member was discharged for performance and not any misconduct, the narrative reason should be amended by deleting the words “or conduct” from the narrative reason for separation. Therefore, in the interest of equity and justice, we believe the applicant’s records should be corrected as indicated below. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT, be corrected to show that Block 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued as a result of his entry-level separation on 17 March 2010, be amended by deleting the words “or conduct.” _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01439 in Executive Session on 8 Nov 11, 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 Forms 149, dated 4 Apr 10 [sic] and 27 Apr 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 1 Jun 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Sep 11.