RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02731 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He desires to reenter into the military; however, he was not aware that he would not be allowed to reenlist with a “2C” RE code. The applicant does not provide any supporting documentation. His complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant’s commander recommended him for discharge from the Air Force due to unsatisfactory performance; specifically, he failed to make satisfactory progress in a required training program. Although the applicant was afforded an opportunity to overcome his academic deficiencies, he was not successful. The applicant received the appropriate RE code of “2C” for his entry-level separation which coincides with his uncharacterized service for serving less than 180 days of continuous active service. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states that each service component of the military determines their own eligibility criteria for accepting prior service personnel back into the service and have the right to change their criteria at anytime to meet their individual needs. Circumventing the current screening policies of the military by changing the applicant’s RE code would not be appropriate. Currently, the Air Force active duty component can waive the “2C” RE code for members who were separated for academic failure, if they meet all other prior service reentry requirements. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 23 Dec 10 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We note that members separated from the Air Force are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances of their separation. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was given an entry level separation for his performance. As a result, he was assigned an RE code of 2C. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe his entry level separation was improper or contrary to the provisions of the governing instruction, or the RE code was not appropriately assigned. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to recommend favorable action on the applicant’s request that his RE code of 2C be changed. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that 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-2010-02731 in Executive Session on 3 Mar 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jul 10. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Nov 10. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 6 Dec 10. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Dec 10.