RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04585 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization” be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Armed Forces. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged prior to completing 180 days of active duty service, resulting in uncharacterized service. He was disqualified for further service for six months and did not have bad conduct. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; and AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for Separation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 11 May 10, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 23 Jul 10, the applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue Indoctrination Course. As a result, he was removed from the course. On 3 Aug 10, the Military Training Flight (MTF) commander recommended he be eliminated from the PJ/CRO Indoctrination Course and reclassified in accordance with (IAW) Air Force policy. On 6 Aug 10, the Training Group commander approved the applicant’s elimination and recommended he be discharged. On 1 Sep 10, the commander notified the applicant that he was being discharged from the Air Force for entry-level performance or conduct under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen. The reason for the proposed action was the applicant’s reluctance to make the effort necessary to meet Air Force Standards of conduct and duty performance. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification and waived his right to consult with counsel, and to submit a statement is his own behalf. On 16 Sep 11, the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found the case legally sufficient to support the separation. On 20 Sep 10, the discharge authority approved the separation. On 27 Nov 10, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry- level separation, with a separation code of JGA which denotes “Entry Level Performace or Conduct” and was issued an RE code of 2C. He served on active duty for a period of 4 months and 17 days. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states that based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, 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 that an error or injustice occurred in the discharge processing warranting his return to the Armed Forces. Since the applicant was only on active duty for 139 days when the discharge action was initiated he was separated with an entry-level separation IAW AFI 36-3208. The applicant was counseled and was afforded the opportunity to overcome his deficiencies. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized service, which resulted in the RE code 2C, is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 injustice. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded the applicant's reentry code is in error or unjust. Therefore, 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. 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 Docket Number BC-2011-04585 in Executive Session on 14 Aug 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Oct 11, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 7 Mar 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Mar 12.