RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03422 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (Entry-Level Performance or Conduct) and separation code (JGA) be changed. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The application of conscientious objector does not apply to him and is preventing him from serving in the Air Force Reserves. The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 3 Jan 12, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of six years. On 6 Apr 12, the applicant was notified by his squadron commander that he was recommending his discharge for entry-level performance or conduct, specifically, his reluctance to make the effort necessary to meet Air Force standards of conduct and duty performance. The reason for the proposed action was the applicant self-eliminated from the Pararescue Development Course, and as a result he was removed from the course. On 6 Apr 12, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and, waived his right to consult with legal counsel and submit a statement in his own behalf. The base legal office found the case legally sufficient to support the separation, and on 10 Apr 12, the discharge authority approved the discharge. On 13 Apr 12, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry- level separation and was issued a reentry code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an entry level separation without characterization of service). He served on active duty for a period of 3 months and 11 days. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the processing of his discharge. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the service characterization was appropriately administered and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. DPSOR was unable to find any reference to a conscientious objector application in the applicant’s military records. Airmen are given an entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization 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, the uncharacterized service which resulted in the reentry code of 2C is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 1 Oct 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received (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 opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 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 Docket Number BC-2012-03422 in Executive Session on 9 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jul 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 19 Sep 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 12.