RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02306 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His entry-level discharge be upgraded to honorable. 2. His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service) be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He would like to enlist in the Ohio Air National Guard; however, based on his “2C” RE code, he does not qualify to join. He is requesting the change due to his deep desire to reenter the military, mainly the Air Force. He has been trying to reenter the military since 2002 without success. His level of commitment and confidence far exceeds what he had as a young eighteen year old. He has excelled in his career as a mechanic and as a marine since leaving the military. The applicant does not submit any supporting documentation. His complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 30 Sep 92 and was discharged on 19 Jan 93 for failing to make satisfactory progress in his training program. He served on active duty for 3 months and 20 days. Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. The applicant failed to successfully complete the Apprentice Tactical Aircraft maintenance Specialist Course that was a requirement to graduate. The discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discharge authority’s discretion. Additionally, the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. The applicant received a “2C” RE code based on his entry-level separation with an uncharacterized service. The applicant states that he would have chose a different path if he had been properly informed; however, his discharge was involuntary and directed by his commander. It is noted the applicant desires to serve in the military; however, each component of the military decides what conditions and RE codes they will or will not accept for prior service members, which can change over time. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 4 Nov 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02306 in Executive Session on 12 Jan 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 May 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 19 Sep 11. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 18 Oct 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11.