RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02040

			COUNSEL:  NONE

 			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reentry Code 3A, which denotes “Failure to Complete Course 
of Instruction,” be changed to 1A, which denotes “Ineligible to 
Reenlist, but Condition Waived,” to allow reenlistment in the 
Armed Forces.   

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was not offered reclassification into another Air Force 
Specialty Code (AFSC).  

In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 4 Sep 2012, the applicant entered active duty.

On 22 Mar 2013, the applicant was notified by her commander that 
he was recommending her for discharge from the Air Force for 
unsatisfactory performance.  The specific reason was her failure 
to progress in military training.  The applicant failed to make 
satisfactory progress in the Basic Medical Technician/Corpsman 
Program (BMTCP) by failing three final exams.  She was washed 
back in training three times for academic failure and as a 
result was relieved from the course. 

The applicant waived her right to consult counsel and submit 
statements on her own behalf.  

On 26 Mar 2013, the staff judge advocate found the discharge 
recommendation legally sufficient.  

On 28 Mar 2013, the discharge authority approved the 
recommendation without probation and rehabilitation.

On 4 Apr 2013, the applicant was honorably discharged with RE 
code 3A. 

She served seven months and one day on active duty.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  The applicant does not provide 
any proof of an error or injustice in reference to her RE code, 
but wants to reenter the military.  On 28 Mar 2013, the      
937th Training Group Commander found the applicant unsuitable for 
further military service and directed the applicant be 
discharged with an honorable character of service.  The RE code 
2C [sic] is the correct RE code based on the applicant’s 
involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service.  
All components of the military can waive RE code 3#s if they 
feel it is appropriate and choose to do so.  

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Her class was approached several times to discuss why the fail 
rate for the program was so high.  The class, as a whole, felt 
the pace for which the program was instructed was too fast.  

She was never offered reclassification although she asked for it 
more than once.

She was assured she would be able to reenlist with RE code 3A.  
However, she was advised by recruiting offices in her area and 
in Florida that she was not eligible for reenlistment due to her 
RE code 3A.

She has no proof of any error or injustice in reference to her 
RE code, however, she was honorably discharged and would very 
much like the opportunity to serve her country and fulfill the 
commitment she swore to when she originally enlisted.

In support of her request, the applicant provides a letter of 
support.  

The applicant’s complete response, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit E.  

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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, as pointed out by the Air Force Office of 
Primary Responsibility (OPR), the applicant can request a waiver 
to reenter the military.  Whether or not she is successful in 
her attempts to return to the military will depend on the needs 
of the service; therefore, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt the rationale 
expressed 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. 

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-02040 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 2014 under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

       , Panel Chair
       , Member
       , Member	


The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2013-02040 was considered:

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Military Personnel Records
Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 3 Jun 2013.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jun 2013.
Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 1 Jul 2013, w/atch.




					 						     
						Panel Chair