SECOND ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2018-01928

XXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Board reconsider his request to change his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code to allow reentry into the military.

RESUME OF THE CASE

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class (E-3), who was discharged with an entry level separation (ELS) and an RE code 2C.  On 5 Feb 19, the Board considered and denied his request that he be allowed to re-enter the military, finding the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.  In the interest of justice, the Board considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, given the evidence presented, the Board found no basis to do so.  Therefore, the Board recommended against correcting the applicant’s records.  On 18 Dec 19, the Board reconsidered and denied his request.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remained unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrated an error or injustice.  Therefore, the Board again recommended against correcting the applicant’s records.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request, subsequent reconsideration, and the rationale of the earlier decisions, see the AFBCMR Letters and Record of Proceedings at Exhibits G and L.

On 29 Jan 20, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to change his RE code in order to be allowed reenter military service.  He again contends he was wrongfully separated from the Air Force based on false statements.  The medical provider placed him in medical hold status, and listed his father’s social security number under a misspelled last name on his medical paperwork.  Consequently he received a Letter of Counseling and Letter of Reprimand, and subsequently received an ELS, with a RE code 2C.  In support of his reconsideration request, he provides a copy of his Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) certificate, which  he contends is a 12-week training program more demanding than Air Force Basic Military Training.  This demonstrates he has a proven track-record of following direct orders. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit M.

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY

AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, Section 5D Entry Level Performance or Conduct, Paragraph, 5.22:  Airmen in entry-level status should be discharged when their unsatisfactory performance or conduct shows they are not qualified to be productive members of the Air Force.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice.  The Board took notice of the applicant’s complete submission and Air Force guidance, in judging the merits of the case and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2018-01928 in Executive Session on 28 May 20:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit G:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-F, dated 5 Feb 19.
Exhibit L:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits H-K, dated 18 Dec 19.
Exhibit M:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 19 Jan 20.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2018-01928, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.