RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02146 COUNSEL: 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 a code that would allow him to reenlist. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes his record to be unjust. He received minimal counseling and remedial help for studying for tests and was never made to realize the full consequences of not performing satisfactorily academically. In support of his request, the applicant submits character reference letters. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 September 2010. The applicant was notified by his commander on 4 April 2011, of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific reasons follow: a. On 14 February 2011, 14 March 2011, 15 March 2011, 23 March 2011, the applicant failed to achieve the minimum passing score on tests from the Security Forces Apprentice Course. As a result of these failures, the applicant was disenrolled from the course. He was advised of his rights in this matter, waived his right to consult with counsel and elected not to submit statements in his own behalf. The assistant staff judge advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended discharge. The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and directed an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 18 April 2011. He served 6 months and 21 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant received counseling on several occasions and was afforded ample opportunity to overcome his deficiencies. DPSOS found no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the discharge action, nor did the applicant submit any such evidence. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records the discharge to include the characterization of service and separation code was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states RE code 2C is the correct code per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, chapter 3, based on his involuntary discharge with honorable character of service. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he completed 90 percent of his training and was awarded the expert marksmanship in weapons. Unfortunately, he failed his final exam and was forced to take an honorable discharge. He never received any disciplinary action while in the Air Force; however, he was immature. He failed to take the work seriously. He regrets not taking the time to study. He was informed prior to his discharge that he would be able to reenlist in six months. He is young, healthy, and strong and desires an opportunity to reenlist. The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice. While the reentry code assigned to the applicant, at the time, was technically correct and in accordance with the applicable regulation, we believe it would be an injustice for the applicant to continue to suffer its effects. In this respect, after careful review of the applicant's available military personnel records and the strong letters of support, we believe he should be afforded the opportunity to apply for a waiver to enlist in the armed services. Whether or not he is successful will depend on the needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to the Air Force or any branch of the service. Accordingly, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated below. _________________________________________________________________ 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 18 April 2011, he was issued a reentry code of “3K.” _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02146 in Executive Session on 16 November 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: By a majority vote, the Board recommended approval of the application. xxx voted to deny the applicant’s request but does not desire to submit a minority report. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02146 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 May 2011, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 1 August 2011. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 7 September 2011. Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 16 September 2011. Exhibit F. Letter, Counsel, not dated, w/atchs.