RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04397 

 

 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) and separation code of "JHJ" 
(Unsatisfactory Performance) be changed to allow him to reenter 
military service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The RE code he received is preventing him from reenlisting in 
the military. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 17 Aug 10, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. 

 

On 15 Apr 11, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for failure to 
make satisfactory progress in a required training program. The 
specific reason for the discharge action was the applicant was 
disenrolled from technical training for failing the National 
Registry Emergency Medical Technician exam four times. Prior to 
being disenrolled, the applicant was washed back five times, 
received 31.5 hours of additional instruction and counseling, 
and attended classes at the Wing Learning and Development 
Center. 

 

After consulting with legal counsel, the applicant acknowledged 
receipt of the action and waived his rights to an administrative 
discharge board, or to submit a statement in his own behalf. 

 

On 18 Apr 11, the legal office reviewed the case and found it 
legally sufficient and recommended discharge with an honorable 
discharge. 



On 21 Apr 11, the discharge authority directed the applicant be 
honorably discharged and, on 26 Apr 11, he was so discharged and 
credited with eight months and ten days of active service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial noting the applicant has not 
provided any evidence of an error or injustice regarding his RE 
code. Per the governing instruction, AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments 
in the USAF, the applicant received the appropriate RE code 
based him being involuntarily discharged with service 
characterized as honorable. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in 
the applicant’s master personnel records, the discharge, to 
include the narrative reason for separation, was appropriately 
administered and was within the discretion of the discharge 
authority. Furthermore, the applicant has not provided any 
evidence showing an error or injustice in the processing of his 
discharge. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Jan 13, for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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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 an error or an 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice. Based on the evidence of record, it appears the 



applicant’s honorable discharge for unsatisfactory performance 
was consistent with the substantive requirements of the 
discharge instruction and within the discharge authority’s 
discretion. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to 
believe his discharge was improper or contrary to the provisions 
of the governing directive, or the RE and SPD codes issued in 
conjunction with it were erroneous or inappropriately assigned. 
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-2012-04397 in Executive Session on 4 Jun 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Sep 12. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 5 Nov 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 19 Dec 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.