RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02208 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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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. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His believes personal problems led to his discharge; however, 
his has now resolved his problems and would like to reenlist. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his 
DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, issued in conjunction with his 6 Oct 97 separation. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 13 Aug 97, 
for a period of four years. 

 

On 2 Oct 97, the squadron commander notified the applicant of 
administrative discharge action for entry level performance and 
conduct. The basis of the discharge was the applicant’s 
1) failure to adapt to the military environment; 2) failure to 
make satisfactory progress in a required training program; 
3) reluctance to make the effort necessary to meet Air Force 
standards of conduct and duty performance, and 4) lack of self-
discipline. 

 

The applicant waived his right to consult with counsel and 
submits statements in his own behalf. The discharge authority 
approved the entry level separation. 

 

On 6 Oct 97, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, with a reason for separation of entry level 


performance and conduct, and was issued an RE code of 2C. 
He was credited with 1 month and 24 days of active duty service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, stating, in part, based on the 
documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel 
record, the discharge, to include the service characterization, 
was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the 
discharge authority. The applicant did not provide any evidence 
or identify any errors or injustices in the discharge 
processing, warranting a change to his RE code or his character 
of service. 

 

Additionally, they noted that airmen are given entry-level 
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when the 
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined that 
if a member served less than 180 days continuous service, it 
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize 
their limited service. The uncharacterized service, which 
resulted in the RE code of 2C, is appropriate and in accordance 
with DoD and Air Force instructions. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, stating, in part, the applicant 
received the RE code of 2C based on his entry level separation, 
with uncharacterized service. They note the applicant did not 
provide any evidence that supports a correction to his RE code. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Nov 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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 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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-02208 in Executive Session on 8 March 2012, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Jun 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 19 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Nov 11.