RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01229 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ 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 allow him to join the Marine Corps. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged because he failed two Physical Aptitude and Stamina Tests (Past) that had changed while he was attending Basic Training. He was not given the opportunity to reclassify to another career field. He would love to serve his country again. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of a Letter of Evaluation; his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; Request and Authorization for Separation; and three character references. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 October 2011 in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C411, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Helper. The applicant was eliminated from the TACP Preparatory Course after failing two Physical Aptitude and Stamina Tests and failing to make satisfactory progress. On 15 February 2012, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend him for an entry-level separation under the provisions of Air Force Program Directive (AFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and; Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, Section 5D (entry-level performance or conduct), specifically, paragraph 5.22.2.3, (failure to make satisfactory progress in a required training program). The applicant acknowledged his commander’s intent and waived his rights to consult counsel and to submit statements in his own behalf. After the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found the case to be legally sufficient, the discharge authority approved the recommended separation and directed the applicant be administratively separated with an uncharacterized entry-level separation. The applicant was released from active duty, in the grade of airman basic (E-1), effective 1 March 2012 with an uncharacterized, entry-level separation. His DD Form 214 reflects his RE code as “2C” and a narrative reason for separation as “Entry Level Performance or Conduct.” He served 4 months and 28 days on active duty. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE Code of “2C” is required based on his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. Their office has found no error in regard to his RE code. The complete DPSOA 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 3 May 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. Therefore, 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 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. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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-2013-01229 in Executive Session on 12 December 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01229: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 12 Apr 13. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 May 13. 3 4