RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04816 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry code (RE) code of 2C, which denotes, “Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation 
without characterization of service," be changed to something 
more suitable for re-enlistment in the Air National Guard (ANG). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He would like to join the ANG, however his RE code is preventing 
his enlistment. 

 

He has been cited for unfit Air Force Standards, however he has 
a passing Fitness Assessment (FA) score. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
FA score sheet from the Air Force Fitness Management System 
(AFFMS). 

 

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 11 Dec 1996. 

 

On 26 Jul 2011, the applicant was notified by his commander that 
he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force under 
the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of 
Airman, for failure to meet minimum fitness standards. The 
reason for this action is he failed five fitness assessments 
within a 24-month period. Further, the commander determined 
that he failed to demonstrate significant improvement in his 
overall fitness level despite the applicable reconditioning 
periods. Finally, a medical provider found that he did not 


have a medical condition precluding him from achieving a passing 
score on the FA. 

 

On 26 Jul 2011, the applicant acknowledged the Discharge 
Notification. 

 

On 22 Sep 2011, an administrative discharge board heard the 
applicant’s case and recommended he be separated from the Air 
Force, but receive probation and rehabilitation (P&R). 

 

On 27 Oct 2011, the discharge authority disapproved the board’s 
recommendation for P&R and directed the applicant be separated 
with an honorable characterization, without P&R. However, the 
execution of the discharge was held in abeyance until completion 
of a physical examination showing the applicant was medically 
qualified for worldwide duty. 

 

On 3 Nov 2011, he was involuntarily separated with an honorable 
discharge and an RE code of 2C. He served 14 years, 10 months, 
and 23 days of service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states, the applicant's 
RE code 2C is required in accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments 
in the United States Air Force, chapter 3, and is based on his 
involuntary discharge with a honorable character of service. 

 

The applicant does not provide proof of an error or injustice in 
reference to his RE code. His contentions are with his 
discharge for physical standards, not his RE code 2C, which is 
driven by the involuntary discharge with honorable character of 
service. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 24 Jan 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of 
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit 
D). 

 

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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 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. 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-
2011-04816 in Executive Session on 12 Jun 2012, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-04816: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Dec 2011, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 6 Jan 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 2012.