RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00953 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His “2C” reentry (RE) code (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He is a former pararescue (PJ) apprentice who made a grievous 
error in judgment. He was young and had many personal problems. 
His parents were going through a divorce, his younger sisters 
were being sexually assaulted, and his ex-fiancé left him. He 
felt pain, helplessness, and indescribable loneliness. He was 
barely twenty-years old and felt he needed to be at home. He 
gave up his dream of becoming a PJ. Leaving the military was the 
most destructive decision he has made, one that haunts him still 
today. He was stuck in a deep depression because of past 
decisions he made. He asks for a second chance to reenter the 
military and become a PJ. 

 

He attends a Community College and is very close to transferring 
to a University; he has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. He 
is certified as an Under Water Diver and has his United States 
Parachutes Association Certification and National Registry 
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-B) Certification. He is on an 
open water swim team. He would like to serve his country and 
honor the brothers he lost in the mountains of Afghanistan. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
certificates and copies of letters of support. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 


 

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 4 Dec 96 and 
was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-
3), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank 
of 18 Jan 97. His commander recommended him for discharge for 
unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and 
AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.26.1. The applicant received an 
honorable discharge on 24 Jun 99 after serving 2 years, 6 months, 
and 21 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant was 
discharged for unsatisfactory progress in training based upon his 
academic elimination from technical training school. The 
applicant was provided many opportunities to improve his academic 
performance. He was counseled on several occasions; however, he 
stated he was no longer motivated to continue training. DPSOS 
found no error or injustice in the processing of his discharge, 
nor did the applicant submit any such evidence. The discharge 
was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements 
and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
code of “2C” is required per the governing instructions based on 
his involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service. 
DPSOA notes that members with RE code of “2C” can rejoin the Air 
Force if a waiver is approved. The recruiting services decide 
whether waiver requests are approved or disapproved. 

 

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 19 Aug 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, this office has received no response. 

 

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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 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 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00953 in Executive Session on 20 Sep 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2011-00953 
was considered: 


 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 7 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Aug 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair