RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03153

XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) code 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge) be changed to a RE code of “1.”   

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His record is unjust.  He was reclassified due to an injury; however, he failed the final block of training and was separated.  He wishes to pursue his dream of being in the Air Force.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class (E-3).   

On 18 May 2015, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of Air Force Policy Directive 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airman, for unsatisfactory duty performance.  Specifically, the applicant was issued three (3) AETC Form 173, Student Record of Academic Counseling and Comments, for failing knowledge-based test with scores below the minimum required passing score of 70 percent.  

On 29 May 2015, the discharge action was found legally sufficient, and the discharge authority approved the recommendation on 10 Jun 2015.

On 11 Jun 2015, the applicant received an Honorable discharge. 

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3ST recommends denying the application.  The applicant provided no proof of an error or injustice regarding his RE code 2C.  In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, based on his involuntary separation with an honorable character of service, his RE code 2C is correct.  While the applicant is specifically requesting a RE code “1”, AFI 36-2606 directs not to separate members in the RE code “1” series except for “1J” (Eligible to reenlist, but elects separation).  In this case, the applicant cannot be awarded a RE code 1J as he was recommended and approved for involuntary separation due to unsatisfactory performance.  Additionally, he did not have the five years’ time in service required to be selected for reenlistment as a six-year enlistee.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 6 Mar 2017 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3. After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3ST and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-03153 in Executive Session on 19 June 2018:

, Panel Chair 
            , Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03153:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, dated 2 Aug 2016.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3ST, w/atch, dated 7 Nov 2016.
            Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, AFBCMR to applicant, dated 6 Mar 2017

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.