RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00408 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of 2B which denotes “Separated with a 
general or under-other-than-honorable-conditions (UOTHC) 
discharge” be changed to 2C “Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service” to allow him reentry into the 
military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, reflects RE code “2B,” this code states that he has been 
discharged under general or other than honorable conditions 
(UOTHC). He is unable to reenlist into a sister branch because 
of the unfavorable “UOTHC” correlation that is attached to this 
code. 

 

He was told by recruiters that he could enlist as long as his RE 
code is changed. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 27 Jan 09, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for 
a period of six years. 

 

On 10 Jun 10, the applicant was notified by his squadron 
commander that he was recommending his discharge from the Air 
Force for misconduct (specifically for drug abuse). The reasons 
for the proposed action were: 1) The applicant was convicted by 
a summary court martial for wrongfully using marijuana on divers 
occasions between on or about (o/a) 1 Jan 10 and o/a 31 Jan 10; 
and 2) The applicant received an Article 15, for disobeying a 
lawful order for wrongfully using Spice, an herbal mixture, for 
the purpose of altering his mood or function. 

 

On 10 Jun 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and after consulting with legal 
counsel, submitted a response through his counsel. 

On 18 Jun 10, the base legal office found the case legally 
sufficient to support the separation, and on 21 Jun 10, the 


discharge authority directed a general (under honorable 
conditions) discharge without probation and rehabilitation. 

 

On 30 Jun 10, the applicant was discharged by reason of 
misconduct (drug abuse), and issued an RE code of 2B. He served 
on active duty for a period of one year, five months, and four 
days. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant’s 
record shows the applicant was counseled on numerous occasions 
for his behavior and afforded an opportunity to overcome his 
deficiencies. 

 

DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master 
personnel records, the discharge, to include the service 
characterization, was consistent with the procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant 
provided no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing 
of his discharge. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
code (2B) is correct based on his involuntary discharge with a 
general (under honorable conditions) character of service. The 
applicant has provided no proof of an error or injustice in 
reference to his RE code. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 27 May 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt 
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2011-00408 in Executive Session on 21 Jul 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Nov 10. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 29 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 17 May 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 May 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair