RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03434

MARQUISE D. HARRIS	COUNSEL: NONE	

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry (RE) code 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge) be changed to a favorable RE code.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His RE code is unjust because he was an outstanding airman while serving in the Air Force.  There were personal vendettas that ultimately lead to the reason for his discharge.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class (E3).  

On 23 Oct 14, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of Air Force Policy Directive 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airman, for unsatisfactory performance.  Specifically, for failure to progress in military training, he failed two (2) end of course exams for his career development course by receiving scores below the minimum required score of 65 percent.  

On 23 Oct 14, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, consulted with legal counsel, and submitted matters in his own behalf.  

On 26 Nov 14, the discharge authority directed the applicant be discharged with honorable service without the opportunity for probation and rehabilitation.

On 11 Dec 14, the applicant received an Honorable discharge. 

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3ST recommends denying the application.  The applicant provided no proof of an error or injustice regarding his RE code 2C.  In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, based on his involuntary separation with an honorable character of service, his RE code 2C is correct.  Since the applicant received an involuntary separation due to unsatisfactory performance, he is unable to receive a favorable RE code.  

The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 23 Aug 2017 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3ST and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions. Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-03434 in Executive Session on 19 June 2018:

Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Panel Chair 
            Mr. Ricky E. Bennett, Panel Member
Ms. Lorna B. Estep, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03434:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 2016.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 18 Nov 2016.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, AFBCMR to applicant, dated 23 Aug 2017.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.