RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04623 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization and his separation code of “JGA” which denotes “Entry-Level Performance or Conduct” be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Iowa Air National Guard. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. He entered Combat Weather training and decided it was not for him but was never given the opportunity to reclassify or continue a career in the Armed Forces. 2. He was given an involuntary discharge and issued a RE code that prevents him from enlisting in any other branch of the Armed Services. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 26 Jul 11, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 4 Oct 11, the applicant self-eliminated from the Special Operation Weatherman Selection training course. As a result, he was removed from the course. On 2 Nov 11, the commander notified the applicant that he was being discharged from the Air Force for entry-level performance or conduct under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen. The reason for the proposed action was the applicant’s reluctance to make the effort necessary to meet Air Force Standards of conduct and duty performance. He was advised that he was not eligible for reclassification consideration under 2AF policy. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification and waived his right to consult with counsel, and to submit a statement is his own behalf. On 3 Nov 11, the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found the case legally sufficient to support the separation. On 10 Nov 11, the discharge authority approved the separation and on 15 Nov 11, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation, with a separation code of JGA and was issued an RE code of 2C. He served on active duty for a period of 3 months and 20 days. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states that based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the service characterization, was appropriately administered and 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 processing. He provided no facts warranting a change to his reentry code or separation code. Since the applicant was only on active duty for 112 days when the discharge action was initiated, he must be separated with an entry-level separation. The applicant was counseled and afforded an opportunity to overcome his deficiencies. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states RE code “2C” is the correct code for members who receive an entry-level separation with an uncharacterized character of service. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 10 Feb 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit E). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded the applicant's separation and reentry codes are in error or unjust. Therefore, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 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 Docket Number BC-2011-04623 in Executive Session on 22 May 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04623 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Nov 11, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOS, Letter, dated 3 Jan 12. Exhibit D. AFPC/DPSOA, Letter, dated 27 Jan 12. Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 10 Feb 12.