RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00274
		INDEX NUMBER: 112.10

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  YES

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  25 Jul 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2C” be changed to allow him to reenlist in a branch of service other than the active duty Air Force.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

It was not established that pending his discharge he would not be able to enter the Air National Guard (ANG) to continue his pararescue technical training.

The applicant states that he was eliminated from the pararescue career field in June 2004.  Prior to his separation he was offered a chance to join the ANG 129th Pararescue Unit to continue his pararescue training but was unable to do so based on his RE code.  He has already completed the majority of his pararescue training and only needs to complete the paramedic program and the apprentice course to graduate the pipeline.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of the discharge notification memorandum.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 14 January 2003.  On 27 September 2004, the commander notified him of his intent to initiate administrative discharge action against him for unsatisfactory performance.  The commander indicated his basis for the action was the applicant’s failure to meet the minimum requirements for progress in pararescue technical training by failing block IV examination on two occasions, with failing scores of 72% and 54%.  On 14 January 2005, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Unsatisfactory Performance).  He received an RE Code of “2C,” which defined means “involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge."

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that based on the documentation in the applicant’s master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  Further, the applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the processing of his discharge.

The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In further support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of the AETC Form 125A, Record of Administrative Training Action, which contains the detachment and squadron commander’s support of his request to transfer to the National Guard to remain as a pararescue candidate and complete his medical training as a civilian in a slower paced program.

Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting corrective action.  After careful review of the circumstances of the applicant’s discharge for unsatisfactory performance, we found no evidence to indicate that his separation from the Air Force was inappropriate.  Applicant’s assigned RE Code of 2C accurately reflects his involuntary separation with an honorable discharge.  We note that at the time of his disenrollment from technical training, the commander supported the applicant’s request to transfer to the National Guard to remain as a PJ candidate and complete his medical training as a civilian in a slower paced program where upon completion the Air Force could utilize his training skill set already completed.  In view of this, and after careful consideration of all the facts and circumstances of the applicant’s case and noting his desire to enlist into the Armed Forces and remain in the Pararescue Career field, we believe that it would be an injustice for him to continue to suffer the adverse effects of the assigned RE Code, and that he should be afforded a second chance to serve.  Therefore, in the interest of justice, we recommend that his RE code be changed to 3K, which is a code that can be waived for prior service enlistment consideration, provided he meets all other requirements for enlistment under an existing prior service program.  Whether or not he is successful will depend on the needs of the service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to any branch of the service.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 14 January 2005, his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code was RE-3K.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-00274 in Executive Session on 20 April 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 05, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 28 Feb 05.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 05.
    Exhibit E.  Applicant’s Response, undated.

 
                                   Panel Chair

AFBCMR BC-2005-00274

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 14 January 2005, his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code was RE-3K.

                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency