RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03496

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following:

	1) Block 26: Separation Code “JFY” be corrected to reflect “JFC”. (Administratively corrected), 

	2) Block 27: Reentry Code of “2C” which denotes Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or entry level separation without characterization of service, be corrected to reflect “1X”, and

	3) Block 28: Narrative Reason for Separation “Adjustment Disorder” be corrected to reflect “Erroneous Enlistment.” (Administratively corrected).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His RE code was coded erroneously.  He had always been motivated to serve his country and would like the opportunity to try to reenlist once again.  He understands this means going through the entire enlistment process and at any time he could be denied reenlistment, he just wants the opportunity to try.  His performance during six weeks of basic training was satisfactory and based on the fact he successfully completed six of the eight required weeks, he feels he can be an excellent addition to the Air Force.

In support of his request, the applicant provides two character reference letters from his military training instructors discussing his positive attitude and stating he would be a valued asset no matter the path he chooses.  The applicant also provides a letter from a doctor at the Behavioral Analysis Service indicating the applicant needed a waiver to remain in the Air Force due to his pre-service history of Social Phobia and Depressive Disorder in 2015 and cautiously recommended approval of the waiver.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 15 Jun 17, the applicant acknowledged receipt of his notification memorandum recommending his discharge from the United States Air Force for Erroneous Enlistment advising him that he would be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force.

On 16 Jun 17, the applicant was furnished an uncharacterized discharge as an Air Force airman and was credited with 2 months and 6 days of active service.  He received an RE code of “2C.”

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM has completed an administrative correction for the following:

Block 26: Separation Code reflects “JFC”, and

Block 28: Narrative Reason for Separation reflects “Erroneous Enlistment.”

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the remainder of the applicant’s request.  The applicant has specifically asked for a Reenlistment Code of 1X, which does not exist.  The applicant was involuntarily discharged and not eligible for reenlistment.  Administrative corrections completed by AFPC/DP2STM do not affect the applicant’s correct Reenlistment Code of 2C.  If the decision is to grant relief, recommend the Board direct applicant’s RE code be corrected to reflect 3K (Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other RE code applies or is appropriate).  The complete advisories are at Exhibit C and Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 14 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant has not exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  Normally, the Board insists on exhaustion of subordinate administrative remedies before providing relief, however, as a result of the majority of the applicant’s requests being administratively corrected and in the interest of justice due to the associated delay, we recommend the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated below.

3.   After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board notes AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denial stating the applicant was involuntarily discharged and not eligible for reenlistment.  The Board notes the applicant has not provided evidence to show that the RE code he received was improper.  However, given the circumstances surrounding the reason for his separation coupled with the letters of support from his military training instructions and the doctor from the Behavioral Analysis Service section, the Board believes that correction of his RE code to a waiverable code is warranted based on the merits of this case.  Whether or not he is successful in his attempts to return to the military will depend on the needs of the service and the Board’s recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to return to any branch of the service.  Therefore, in the interest of justice, the Board recommends his RE code be changed to 3K.

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 pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 16 Jun 17, he was discharged with a reenlistment code of 3K (Secretarial Authority).

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-2017-03496 in Executive Session on 11 Jul 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 13 Jul 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM dated 03 Nov 17.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM dated 09 Jan 18.
Exhibit E:	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.