RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-01788 

							COUNSEL:  NONE

							HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) Code 2B, Separated with a general or under other than honorable conditions discharge, be changed to allow him to reenlist.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He did not have any of the following disciplinary actions against him: Unfavorable Information File (UIF), Article 15, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), drug use or criminal action.  He believes the RE code he received was unnecessary.  He would like the RE code changed in order to reenlist and serve his country again.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 28 August 2001, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force.

On 3 November 2004, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for minor disciplinary infractions.  The specific reasons for the discharge action were during the period 4 February 2003 to 18 October 2004, he received seven Letters of Reprimand (LOR), two Letters of Counseling (LOC), and two Records of Individual Counseling (RIC). 

On 16 November 2004, the applicant was furnished an under honorable conditions (general) discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 2 months and 19 days of active service.

The applicant appealed to the AF Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) to change the narrative reason for separation, authority and upgrade his discharge.  On 14 June 2007, the AFDRB denied his appeal.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3ST recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.

While the applicant listed several disciplinary actions he had not received, he did however receive two RICs, two LOCs, and seven LORs for disciplinary infractions over a 20-month period between 4 February 2003 and 18 October 2004; which is over half of his time on active duty.  The applicant was involuntarily discharged with a general discharge and received the appropriate RE code in accordance with the governing AF instruction.

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 22 February 2017, 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 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 RECOMMENDS 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-2016-01788 in Executive Session on 27 June 2017, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Apr 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 18 Jul 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 22 Feb 17.