RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03635

				COUNSEL:  NONE 

				HEARING DESIRED: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) code “2C,” (Approved Honorable Involuntary Separation or Entry Level Separation), on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Air Force.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Having his reentry code changed is his last option to fulfill his duty and his dream to serve his country.  He has exhausted all other options.  

The applicant did not submit any additional documentation in support of his request.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 November 2011.  

On 9 February 2012, his commander notified him that he was recommending him for discharge under the provisions of Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208 Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5.26.3, for failure to progress in military training required to be qualified for service with the Air Force or for performance of primary duty.  Specifically, the applicant twice failed the Physical Aptitude Strength Test (PAST) of his Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) preparatory course and was eliminated from the course.  

On 9 February 2012, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the commander’s intent to discharge him and his rights to consult counsel, submit statements in his own behalf, or waive either of the rights.  On 14 February 2012, he opted to consult counsel and submit a statement in his behalf.  

Subsequent to the file being found legally sufficient, the discharge authority approved the recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged with an honorable character of service.  The applicant was released from active duty on 23 February 2012 with an uncharacterized character of service and was credited with completing 3 months, and 16 days of active duty service.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the applicant does not provide proof of an error or injustice in reference to his RE Code.  The RE Code “2C” is the correct code based on the applicant’s involuntary discharge with uncharacterized character of service.  

The complete AFPC/DPSOA 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 31 October 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  To date, a response has not been received. 

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 this application in Executive Session on 1 April 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03635 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149 dated 27 July 2013.  
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.  
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 13 September 2013.  
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 October 2013.