RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04725 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ 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 enlist in the Air National Guard (ANG). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The RE code he received was unfair. He was punctual and passed all his physical fitness tests and room inspections. He did more than was expected of him by helping others keep their quarters clean and volunteering for Charge of Quarters and other cleaning duties during his down time. He had successfully completed almost the entire Fire Protection course until, during the final three weeks of training, he became ill with a cough, sore throat, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse at Sick Call told him to inform his instructor that he was ill and return to his squadron. His instructor informed him the class had just finished an exam and that he should take the exam so he could keep up with the class. He did so and missed a passing score by only one question. He was told he would not be able to stay in the course. He let his leaders know he would be happy to be reclassified into a new Air Force Specialty (AFS). He found out two months later that he was being discharged due to the Air Force being overstaffed in such a bad economy but that he should try to reenlist in six months. He did so, but was shocked to learn that the RE code he received made him ineligible to reenlist. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement and four letters of support/recommendation from the instructing staff at the technical training school he attended. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant began his military service on 15 Feb 10. He completed Basic Military Training (BMT) and began training in Fire Training at technical training school in Apr 10. On 11 Jun 10, the applicant received a letter of notification (LON) from his commander indicating that he was initiating administrative discharge proceedings against him for Entry level performance and conduct for failure to make satisfactory progress in a required training program. The reason for the action was his removal from the firefighter’s apprentice course for failure to meet academic standards. He had a total of seven (7) failures throughout the course and had “washed back” twice to repeat failed phases of his training. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the LON and in accordance with his rights consulted counsel and submitted statements in his own behalf. On 25 Jun 10, the discharge action was found legally sufficient and, on 8 Jul 10, he was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service for Entry Level Performance and Conduct after serving for 4 months and 24 days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for an RE code that would allow his reenlistment as, the 2C RE code is based on his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. An RE code of 2C is required in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF. The applicant has not provided any evidence of an error or injustice that supports a correction to his RE code. DPSOA’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 20 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case, to include the letters of support from the training instructors; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 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. 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 issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-04725 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04725 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 6 Mar 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Mar 12.