RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02370

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
  	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) code be changed to “1J” to show he was eligible to reenlist.

His separation program designator (SPD) code be changed to “MBK.” (WILL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED).  

His grade be corrected to show senior airman (SrA, E-4), instead of airman first class (A1C, E-3).  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is not sure how the mistakes occurred as he did not do anything wrong while he was in the Air Force.   The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former airman first class.  

He received an Article 15 per the AF Form 3070, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings, dated 11 Jul 03 for failure to go to his place of duty on divers occasions and dereliction of his duties for failing to clean and report needed maintenance for two vehicles.   Punishment included reduction to the grade of A1C with a new date of rank of 18 Jul 03.    

In an earlier AFBCMR application, BC-2003-04150, the Board granted the applicant’s request for change of his RE code from “2X” to “3K,” which denotes “Used by AFPC and AFBCMR when no other RE codes apply.”    The Board granted the request based on his outstanding performance until his final months of service.  

A DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, dated 11 May 04 shows the applicant’s RE code was changed to “3K.”

In a letter dated 9 Jan 18, AFPC/DP2STM advised the applicant his request for SPD code “MBK” could be administratively corrected and a DD Form 215 would be issued upon the conclusion of his case by the AFBCMR.  

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory opinions at Exhibits D and E.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denial for change of his RE code as the Board already provided relief with RE code “3K.”   The applicant received an Article 15 for numerous disciplinary infractions and was denied the Air Force Good Conduct Medal.  The “1J” RE code is for airmen selected under the selective reenlistment program (SRP) and elect separation.   The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DP2SPP recommends denial for change of grade to SrA.  He received an Article 15 which consisted of a reduction to the grade of A1C and he separated in the grade of A1C on 26 Sep 03.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit E.  

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

 The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 14 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit G), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the delay.  

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/DP2SSM and AFPC/DP2SPP 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.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

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.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

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-2017-02370 in Executive Session on 12 Jun 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 10 May 17.  
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Record of Proceedings, w/Exhibits, BC-2003-04150, dated 23 Apr 04.
Exhibit D.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 24 Jan 18.
Exhibit E.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2SPP, dated 23 Feb 18.
Exhibit F.  Letter to applicant, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 9 Jan 18.
Exhibit G:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 14 Mar 18.  

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