RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01519 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code (RE) of 4I (Serving on Control Roster) and his separation code (SPD) of JFT (Physical Standards) be changed to waiverable codes. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served three years in military service. He performed well and received awards and honors. He could not pass his physical fitness tests because of trouble breathing and back pain. He was diagnosed with allergy induced asthma and scoliosis. A medical board determined he was fit for service; however, he was discharged for failing his physical fitness tests. He would like to be a commissioned officer in the United States Army; however, his RE and SPD codes prevent him from enlisting. He received an honorable character of service but his RE code keeps him from rejoining any branch of service. He feels this is harsh punishment for someone who cannot control his symptoms. In the past three years, he has lost 88 pounds and has moved to a different location. He is in better shape and has no difficulties with asthma. He would like to participate in the career he has always dreamed of and hopes for another chance. In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, his Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs), a listing of the Munitions Flight 2005 Award Winners, a congratulatory letter, a DD From 2807-1, Report of Medical History, and the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) findings. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 22 Jun 04, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. Between Jul 05 and Dec 07, the applicant received four (4) Record of Individual Counseling, one (1) Letter of Counseling, and five (5) Letters of Reprimand (LOR). On 7 Feb 07, his commander placed him on the Control Roster and an Unsatisfactory Information File (UIF) was established. On 7 May 07, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending he be separated from the Air Force under the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-26.6 (Unsatisfactory Performance). Specifically, the applicant failed to meet Air Force Physical Fitness Standards by not attaining an overall passing composite score of 70. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification and submitted a statement on his own behalf. The discharge authority approved the recommended discharge without offer of probation and rehabilitation. On 24 May 07, the applicant was honorably discharged. He served 2 years, 11 months and 3 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states there was no error or injustice in the processing of the discharge action. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. In addition, the applicant did not submit evidence or identify any error or injustice nor did he provide any facts warranting a change to his separation code or narrative reason for separation. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit B. DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for a reenlistment eligible RE code. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code of 4I was incorrect and he should have been issued a RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge…). DPSOA states the RE code 2C is based on the applicant’s involuntary separation with honorable character of service. The applicant will be provided with a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C unless otherwise directed by the Board. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 26 Aug 11, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________________________ 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 this application in Executive Session on 7 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 36- 2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2011-01519: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Apr 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 22 Jul 11. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Aug 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Aug 11.