RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00636

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Uncharacterized discharge be changed to reflect General 
(Under Honorable Conditions).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His characterization of discharge is unjust.  After failing an 
exam for the second time and failing to progress in training, he 
elected to separate rather than be reclassified into the 
security forces career field.  He feels his discharge should be 
classified as General (Under Honorable Conditions) rather than 
Uncharacterized.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 6 Jun 
06.

On 18 Sep 06, the applicant was disenrolled from Ground Radio 
Communications Apprentice Course for failing Block II test twice 
with scores of 67% and 57% respectively (minimum passing score 
70%).

On 11 Oct 06, the applicant was notified by his commander of her 
intent to recommend discharge under the provisions of AFI 36-
3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (Entry Level 
Performance and Conduct; failure to make satisfactory progress 
in a required training program), with an Uncharacterized 
discharge.  The discharge authority approved the separation and 
directed the applicant be separated with an Entry-level 
(Uncharacterized) discharge.  

On 25 Oct 06, the applicant was furnished an Uncharacterized 
discharge, and was credited with 4 months, and 20 days of active 
service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice. Airman are given Entry-level 
separation/Uncharacterized service characterization when 
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service.  The Department of Defense determined if 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 character of service on his DD 
form 214 is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force 
instructions.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 21 Mar 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 a 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. 






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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00636 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt of Applicant's Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 26 Feb 14.
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Mar 14.