RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00631 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her uncharacterized entry level separation be upgraded to a 
honorable discharge. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was released due to medical problems acquired on active duty. 
She contributed $1,200 toward the Montgomery GI Bill and would 
like to use the benefits. 

 

Applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 22 Jul 08, the applicant contracted her initial enlistment in 
the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 26 Nov 08, her commander notified her that she was 
recommending her discharge from the Air Force for erroneous 
enlistment. The specific reason for the discharge action was 
that on 24 Nov 08, she was diagnosed with Pes Planus (Flat Feet) 
and that she did not meet the minimum medical standards for 
enlistment. 

 

Her commander advised her of her rights in this matter. 

 

On 26 Nov 08, she acknowledged receipt of the notification and 
after consulting with legal counsel waived her right to submit 
statements in her own behalf and acknowledged she would not be 
entitled to a disability retirement or severance pay. 

 

On 27 Nov 08, the legal office reviewed the case and found it 
legally sufficient to support separation. 

 

On 1 Dec 08, the discharge authority directed discharge with an 
uncharacterized entry level separation. 

 


She was discharged on 2 Dec 08 with an RE code of 4C (Separated 
for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet 
physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 
reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading 
Abilities Test (AFRAT) or void enlistments), a separation code of 
“JFW” with a narrative reason of “Failed Medical/Physical 
Procurement Standards.” She served 4 months and 11 days on 
active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states the applicant's medical 
condition was appropriately identified on the DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Exam, during her entrance exam. It is widely 
accepted that pes planus (flatfeet) is a chronic foot condition 
that can periodically flare during heavy use such as prolonged 
walking/running or other military activities. Returning her to a 
military environment will likely aggravate the condition due to 
the rigorous demands of training. 

 

The AETC/SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
31 Jul 09 for review and comments within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states airmen 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 a service member 
served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be 
unfair to the service member to characterize their limited service. 
The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not accurately reflect the basis 
of her discharge. The narrative reason for separation should 
reflect “Erroneous Entry” and the RE code should reflect “2C” 
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation, as directed by the discharge authority. 

 

The AFPC/DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
20 Oct 09 for review and comments within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

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

 

2. The application was timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice warranting 
upgrade of the applicant’s discharge. After a review of the 
evidence of record, we find no evidence showing the 
characterization of her discharge was erroneous and we are not 
persuaded by her assertions that it was unjust. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and the 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that the applicant has failed to sustain her burden of 
proof of the existence of an error or injustice. We note that 
DPSOS will administratively correct the applicant’s narrative 
reason and RE code to reflect the basis for her discharge. We 
agree with their assessment. Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00631 in Executive Session on 24 Nov 09 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00631 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Feb 09. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 20 May 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jul 09. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 13 Oct 09. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 Oct 09. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair