RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03938

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) Code “2G” which denotes “Participating in or failed the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program” be changed to “3A” which denotes “First term airman separating before 36 months.”

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was given the “2G” RE code based on his fraudulent enlistment for drug use.  His understanding is that the “2G” RE code is for military members who were found to be using drugs in service.  In his case, he was not entirely truthful during the enlistment process regarding prior use of marijuana which occurred five years earlier.  There was no police involvement and he has no criminal record.  His use was the result of several factors to include his parents’ divorce and seeking friendship and acceptance.  He was susceptible to peer pressure and fell in with the wrong crowd.  However, he was never dependent and chose to stop on his own.  He also has not had the desire to start using again even with the recreational legalization of marijuana in his state.

He requests his RE code be changed in order to reenlist in the Air Force.  He is truly remorseful and has learned from his mistake.  He performed well at Basic Military Training (BMT) and will be the best airman he can be if given the chance to return to the Air Force.  

In further support of his request, he provides character reference letters.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 May 2015, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 19 June 2015, the applicant’s commander notified him of his intent to recommend he be discharged in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for fraudulent enlistment.  The reason for the discharge recommendation was the applicant intentionally concealed prior service drug use which if revealed could have resulted in rejection of his enlistment.  Specifically, the applicant disclosed during his sensitive skills interview that he experimented with marijuana 50 times and Vicodin six times without a prescription.  The waiver of the disqualifying factor of prior service drug use was denied.  

On 19 June 2015, the applicant acknowledged the discharge recommendation, his right to consult counsel and submit statements in his own behalf.

On 22 June 2015, the discharge authority approved the recommendation the applicant be discharged.

On 23 June 2015, the applicant was discharged with an uncharacterized character of service, ELS, narrative reason for separation of “Discharge fraudulent entry into military service, drug abuse” and RE code “2G.”

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/DP3ST recommends denial.  DP3ST agrees with the applicant his RE code “2G” is not correct; however, they do not support his RE code be changed as requested.  The applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant a more favorable RE code.  The correct RE code in accordance with AFI 36-2306, Reenlistment in the USAF, is “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or ELS without characterization of service.  The applicant is asking for RE code “3A” which is not authorized for members separated under defective enlistment.  Unless otherwise directed by the Board, the AFPC DD Form 214 office will provide the applicant with a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with RE code “2C.”   

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3ST 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 1 June 2016 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an injustice.  Therefore, aside from the administrative correction of his DD Form 214 to reflect his correct RE code of “2C,” we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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-2015-03938 in Executive Session on 8 September 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 September 2015, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 4 May 2016.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 1 June 2016.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.