RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00022 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of “2X” (First-term, second-term, or career airman considered but not selected for reenlistment under the Selective Reenlistment Program) be changed so he can reenter the military at a later date. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was on a restrictive profile for over a year due to a knee injury. The injury he sustained, put him in constant pain which eventually led to his inability to perform his job or to retain or recall job knowledge. As a result, an Air Force Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program Consideration, was completed before his medical issue was resolved. He feels he should have been referred to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) prior to his non-selection for reenlistment. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the master personnel records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant was honorably discharged 31 August 2010 after serving 5 years, 1 month, and 19 days on active duty in the Regular Air Force. He was not eligible to stay in the Air Force because his commander initiated an Air Force Form 418 non-recommending him for reenlistment on 27 April 2010. The supervisor stated the applicant received feedback well above and beyond the minimum requirements, to include verbal counseling on numerous occasions and that he was subjected to the progressive discipline process to try to correct his errors; all with little success. Additionally, he stated the applicant was able to accomplish non- technical tasks, but required supervision on all levels. On 28 April 2010, the applicant’s commander stated the applicant failed to sustain USAF standards of performance and also failed to complete career field training requirements. On 13 May 2010, the applicant acknowledged his non-selection and identified his intent to appeal the decision. There is no evidence to indicate when the applicant submitted an appeal for his non-selection for reenlistment; however, according to the Air Force Form 418, his appeal was denied on 25 June 2010 and the applicant acknowledged the decision on 14 July 2010. DPSOS indicates the applicant does not provide any justification to support a change of his RE code, but only provides statements that he should have met a medical board and not receive the RE code “2X.” The RE code “2X” has nothing to do with any medical condition he had. His RE code of “2X” is required based on his non-selection for reenlistment by his commander under the Selective Reenlistment Program. A complete copy of the DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibits D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 July 2011, 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 timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice. We note the applicant’s contention that he should have been considered by an MEB for his knee injury prior to his non-selection for reenlistment; however, other than his own assertions, we find no evidence that his knee injury affected his ability to perform his job or that it affected his willingness to comply with Air Force standards. As a result, 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 or injustice. Therefore, 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 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-2011-00022 in Executive Session on 29 November 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-00022: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Dec 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 21 Apr 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Jul 11. Panel Chair