RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04837

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Re-Entry (RE) Code of “2B,” Separated with a general or under-other-than-honorable-conditions (UOTHC) discharge, on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be upgraded to “1” or an RE Code allowing reenlistment in the Air Force.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His 2B RE Code is unjust and harsh.  He was separated for minor infractions, and the 2B RE Code does not allow him to reenter the Air Force.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Nov 13.

On 26 Aug 15, the applicant was furnished a general discharge (under honorable conditions), and was credited with one year, nine months, and nine days of active service.   

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 indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant received an involuntary discharge with a narrative reason for separation of Misconduct (Minor Disciplinary Infractions) on 26 Aug 15 after serving 1 year, 9 months, and 9 days of service with a general character of service.  On 20 Aug 15, the 95 TW/CC directed the applicant’s discharge with a general character of service.  The 96 TW/JA determined it was within the commander’s legal authority to give the applicant a general character of service based on the 10 disciplinary infractions he committed in just over a 9-month period.  He received a RE code of 2B as required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, Table 5.2, based on his involuntary discharge with general character of service.  The applicant does not provide any proof of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code.  

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 2 May 16 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 error or 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 error of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-2015-04837 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04837 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 10 Mar 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 May 16.

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.