RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-05233

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry code (RE) of 2X (First-term, second term or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP)) be changed to RE code 1R (First-term airmen selected for reenlistment under the SRP) in order to reenlist.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is currently attending college, on the Dean’s List with a 3.8 GPA, participating in a work study program, and he also volunteers at a vocational high school.  He would like to continue serving his country as a Reservist in the Air Force.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 9 February 2010.

The applicant received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for failure to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty – on or about 11 March 2011.  His punishment consisted of a reduction in grade to airman, a forfeiture of $822.00 pay per month for two months (suspended though 4 October 2011 after which time it will be remitted without further action, unless sooner vacated) and a reprimand.

AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration for Airmen in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve, dated 21 November 2011, reflects the applicant’s supervisor non-recommended him for reenlistment.  The applicant acknowledged his non-selection on 23 November 2011 and rendered his intent not to appeal the decision on 26 November 2011.

On 24 May 2012, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Completion of Required Active Service) and was credited with 2 years, 3 months, and 16 days of active service, to include 1 year, 8 months and 27 days of foreign 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 the applicant does not provide any proof of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code.

AFI 36-2606, states commanders have selective reenlistment selection or non-selection authority.  The SRP considers the members Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) ratings, Unfavorable Information from any substantiated source, the airman’s willingness to comply with Air Force standards and/or the airman’s ability (or lack of) to meet required training and duty performance levels.  The applicant does not suggest there is an error or injustice in reference to his RE code, but is asking for clemency.  Specifically applicant is asking for a RE code 1R--(First Term Airman selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program).  However, the RE code 1R states “Do not separate Airman with this RE code and applicant was not selected but denied reenlistment eligibility.”

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 15 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 error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate instructions.  In addition, the applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a change to his code is warranted.  Therefore, we agree with the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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-2015-05233 in Executive Session on 14 March 2017 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 December 2015, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 9 June 2016
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 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.