RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02716 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His Entry Level Separation (ELS) be changed from uncharacterized to honorable. 2. His Reentry (RE) Code of 2C (Entry Level Performance or Conduct) be changed so he can apply to the Navy. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He did not have a record of poor conduct or misbehavior; he chose separation after failing Pararescue Indoctrination Training because he wanted his personal choice of a career. His uncharacterized service and the 2C RE Code on his DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, are unjustly preventing him from enlisting in the Navy. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant entered the Air Force on 22 Jun 2010. The applicant’s 31 Aug 2010 student training report states “Student did not meet minimum course entry requirements IAW revised PGM 243 dated 11 Jul 09. The Day 1 PAST is the fourth programmed time the student has taken this test. Student failed the swim, sit-ups portions of the test. Declines setback and re-attempt; not recommended for reinstatement. Eliminate and process IAW AF needs. Airman had a positive attitude, worked diligently to get the job done, and displayed good customs and courtesies.” On 18 Oct 2010, the applicant signed a memo stating “I chose to self-eliminate from Pararescue training because at this time I do not feel I am physically prepared for this career field. At this point, I need time to prepare myself to continue in Pararescue training. I make this decision of my own free will and without coercion.” On 22 Oct 10, the applicant’s commander notified him of his intent to discharge him from the Air Force for entry level performance or conduct, specifically for his reluctance to make the effort necessary to meet Air Force standards of conduct or duty performance. The reason for the action was that on 18 Oct 10, the applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue Indoctrination Course. On 25 Oct 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his right to legal counsel or to submit statements in his behalf. On 27 Oct 10, the case was found to be legally sufficient and the discharge authority concurred with the commander’s recommendation the next day. On 3 Nov 10, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service and was credited with 4 months and 12 days of total active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) which are attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The discharge to include the service characterization was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant did not provide any evidence that an error or injustice that occurred in the processing of his discharge warranting a change to his RE code or character of service. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial with respect to the applicant’s RE Code. The applicant does not provide any evidence that supports a correction of his RE code. The assigned RE code is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, Chapter 3, based upon his entry level separation with an uncharacterized service. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 4 Nov 2011 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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 injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case. However, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the applicant was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with the application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02716 in Executive Session on 2 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02716 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jul 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Sep 11. Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Oct 11. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11. Panel Chair