RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00945 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment code be changed to allow him to enlist in the Air National Guard. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He made a life affecting decision based on his instructor’s miscounseling. Upon entering technical training for pararescue, his wife experienced a high risk pregnancy; which impacted his ability to focus on training. After discussing his options with his instructors, he concluded the best course of action would be to withdraw from training; which would result in his reclassification into a less demanding career field. After withdrawing from training, rather than being reclassified, he was notified of his commander’s intent to discharge him. He was informed he would receive a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge and would be allowed to enlist into the military after six months. This did not come to pass. He has a strong desire to serve in the Air Force, specifically the Air National Guard. He does not feel his misguided and misinformed decision early on in his military career should negatively impact his possible future with the Air Force. The applicant has submitted two Letters of Recommendation to support his application. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Oct 11. On 9 Jan 12, the applicant self-eliminated from Pararescue Development Course. His instructor cited that he displayed a lack of motivation during the course. On 3 Feb 12, the applicant’s commander notified him of his intent to recommend him for an Entry-level discharge under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (Entry Level Performance or Conduct), with an uncharacterized discharge. The base legal office reviewed the package and found it legally sufficient. On 8 Feb 12, the discharge authority approved the discharge. On 10 Feb 12, the applicant was furnished an Entry-level discharge and was credited with 3 months and 23 days of active service. He was assigned an RE code “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service” with a narrative reason for separation as “entry level performance or conduct” and corresponding separation code of “JGA.” The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 16 May 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting a measure of relief. We note AFPC/DPSOR states there is insufficient evidence to support an RE code change and recommends denial. We also note the applicant states he understood he would receive a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge and would be allowed to re-enlist after six months, neither of which turned out to be true. Considering the record as a whole, we believe it is more likely than not that the applicant significantly misunderstood personnel policy at the time he self-eliminated from training, apparently based on erroneous counseling at some time prior to his arrival at pararescue school. Although the RE code assigned at the time of the applicant’s separation is correct, we believe the applicant would not have self-eliminated had he understood the implications. Given the unique facts of this case, some form of relief is in order. Therefore, we recommend his RE code be changed to “3K” (Secretarial Authority). RE-3K is a waiverable code and will provide him an opportunity to apply for enlistment. Whether or not he is successful will depend on the needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to any branch of the service. Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the applicant be corrected to show that on 10 February 2012 he was separated with an RE code of 3K (Secretarial Authority). The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00945 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Mater Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 25 Mar 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 May 14.