RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04471 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His uncharacterized service be changed to an honorable discharge. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He did not fraudulently enlist in the Air Force. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal 
statement and medical documentation. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 August 
2011. 

 

The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to 
recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions 
of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific reason was the 
applicant’s history of mental health treatment and depression 
that was not documented on his DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical 
History, and DD Form 2807-2, Medical Prescreen of Medical History 
Report. Had the Air Force known it could have rendered him 
ineligible to enlist in the Air Force. 

 

He was advised of his rights in this matter and elected not to 
consult with counsel and elected not to submit statements on his 
own behalf. The discharge authority concurred with the 
recommendation and directed an entry level separation. The 
applicant was discharged on 8 September 2011. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the documentation on 
file in the master personnel records supports the basis for 
discharge. The discharge was consistent with the procedural and 


substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

Airman are given entry level separation/uncharacterized service 
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180-
days 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 character of service is correct and in accordance 
with DoD and Air Force instructions. 

 

The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors 
or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing. He 
provided no facts warranting a change to his character of 
service. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 1 March 2011, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit 
D). As of this date, this office has received no response. 

 

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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. We took 
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the 
existence of an error or injustice. 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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-04471 in Executive Session on 30 May 2012, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-04471 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 November 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 24 January 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 March 2012.