RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01176 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to an 
honorable discharge. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was told that his discharge would be upgraded to honorable 
after six months. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 21 August 1996, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air 
Force as an airman basic. 

 

On 3 February 1997, the commander notified the member that he was 
being discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 
36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen – Entry Level 
Performance and Conduct. The commander recommended the applicant 
receive an uncharacterized entry-level separation. 

 

The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of 
discharge and waived his option for legal counsel. A complete 
copy of the discharge package was not filed in the applicant’s 
Master Personnel Record. 

 

On 14 February 1997, the applicant was involuntarily discharged 
under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, with an uncharacterized 
entry-level separation. He served 5 months and 24 days of total 
active military service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 


AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant’s request. DPSOS 
states the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or 
injustice in the processing of his discharge warranting a change 
to his character of service, separation code or narrative reason 
for separation. 

 

The complete DPSOS 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 
on 19 March 2010 for review and comment within 30 days. As of 
this date, there has been no response received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. The discharge 
appears to be in compliance with the governing instruction and we 
find no evidence to indicate that his separation was 
inappropriate. Airman 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 (DoD) determined if a member served 
less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair 
to the member and the service to characterize their limited 
service. Therefore, his uncharacterized service is correct and 
in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. An entry-
level/uncharacterized separation should not be viewed as negative 
and should not be confused with other types of separation. The 
applicant has not provided evidence showing that his discharge is 
in error or contrary to the prevailing instruction. 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 a 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-2009-01176 in Executive Session on 6 May 2010, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Mar 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 16 Feb 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Mar 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair