RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04097 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His entry-level separation with uncharacterized service; Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an Honorable discharge or entry-level separation without characterization of service); and Separation Program Designator (SPD) code be changed so he may reenlist in the military. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: There were no errors in his discharge processing, but he has corrected his performance since his discharge and would like a second chance at the military. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________ ______________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he commenced his active service on 4 Jun 12. On 2 Aug 12, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for unsatisfactory entry-level performance or conduct. The reason for the action was the applicant’s numerous unsatisfactory conduct and performance infractions while in Basic Military Training (BMT), as documented on his BMT Forms 105A, Basic Military Training Record, which document his failure to adapt in a military environment. On 2 Aug 12, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his right to consult with legal counsel and submit statements in his own behalf. On 3 Aug 12, the discharge authority concurred with the commander’s recommendation and the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service for entry- level performance and conduct and issued SPD and RE codes of “JGA” and “2C,” respectively. He was credited with 10 months and 14 days of total prior inactive service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, 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. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the service characterization, separation and reentry codes was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. Therefore, his character of service and SPD and RE codes are correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code, noting the separation was carried out in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. The RE code was based on the applicant’s entry- level separation with uncharacterized service and was required in accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF; there is no basis to support a change in his original RE code. A complete copy of the AFPC/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 15 Feb 13, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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 timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice with respect to the applicant’s request to correct his record so that he may re-enlist. 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 (OPRs) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice with respect to his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service and the reentry and separation program designator codes issued to him in conjunction with his separation. Notwithstanding the above, we note the applicant has not been appropriately credited for his active service when he was separated. In this respect, we note that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, indicates that he was credited with no active service. However, we have been advised by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) that his records will be corrected administratively. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend any relief beyond that granted administratively. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2012-04097 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04097 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 19 Dec 12. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 Feb 13. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.