AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

JUL  2 4  

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NO:  97-03239 
COUNSEL:  None 
HEARING DESIRED:  No 

Applicant  requests her  entry level  separation be  changed  to  an 
honorable discharge.  Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A. 

The appropriate Air  Force offices evaluated  applicant's request 
and  provided  advisory  opinions  to  the  Board  recommending  the 
application be  denied  (Exhibit C).  The  advisory opinions were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and  response  (Exhibit D). 
Applicant's response to the advisory opinions is at Exhibit E. 
After  careful  consideration  of  applicant's  request  and  the 
available  evidence  of  record, we  find  insufficient evidence  of 
error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  The facts and 
opinions stated in the  advisory opinions appear to be  based  on 
the evidence of  record and have not been adequately rebutted by 
applicant. 
Absent  persuasive  evidence  applicant  was  denied 
rights  to  which  entitled,  appropriate  regulations  were  not 
followed, or appropriate standards were  not  applied, we  find no 
basis to disturb the existing record. 

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied. 
The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision. 
Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and 
will  only be  reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant 
evidence  which  was  not  reasonably  available  at  the  time  the 
application was filed. 
Members  of  the  Board Ms. Martha  Maust, Mr.  Robert  W.  Zook,  and 
Mr. Kenneth L. Reinertson considered this application on 23 July 
1998  in accordance with  the provisions of Air  Force  Instruction 
36-2603 and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552. 

m T H A  MAUST' 
Panel Chair 

Exhibits : 
A.  Applicant's DD Form 149 
B.  Available Master Personnel Records 
C.  Advisory Opinions 
D.  AFBCMR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinions 
E.  Applicant's Response 

7 January 1998 

MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

FROM:  BCMR Medical Consultant 

1535 Command Drive, EE Wing, 3rd Floor 
Andrews AFB MD  20762-7002 

SUBJECT;  Application for Correction of  Military Records 

Applicant‘s entire case file has been reviewed and is forwarded with the following 

findings, conclusions and recommendations. 

REQUESTED ACTION:  The applicant received an entry level separation under the 

provisions of AFI 36-3208, Chap 5, Section C, para 5.14, Erroneous Enlistment on 25 Sep 
97 after 4 months and 12 days on active duty, receiving an uncharacterized service record. 
She applies requesting an honorable discharge. 

FACTS: The records indicate the applicant was found unfit for enlistment or induction 

under provisions of AFI 48-123 and separated because of symptomatic pes planus (flat feet) 
which had been noted at the time of her induction physical examination and reported as 
asymptomatic.  She had difficulties with leg and foot pain through basic training and after 
assignment to the security force training which led to a recommendation for transfer to 
another career field but which resulted in her separation.  She was‘given the option of 
reenlisting if the underlying problem could be resolved and her capabilities proven for 
physical endurance as required by training manuals.  Action and disposition in this case are 
proper and reflect compliance with Air Force directives which implement the law. 

DISCUSSION:  Individuals are considered in an entry level status for the first 6 months of 
service and any separation which occurs during this period of time will receive an 
“uncharacterized entry level separation.”  This is precisely what happened in the applicant‘s 
case.  Evidence of record establishes beyond all reasonable doubt that the applicant‘s 
condition preexisted her entry to the Air Force and  that her uncharacterized entry level 
separation during the first 6 months was proper, and that no error or injustice occurred in this 
case. 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the 

records is warranted and the application should be denied. 

A~DERICK w. HORNICK, coi., USAF, MC, FS 
Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR 
Medical Advisor SAF Personnel Council 

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DEPARTMENT  O F  THE AIR  FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS  AIR  FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER 

RANDOLPH  AIR  FORCE  B A S E  TEXAS 

MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

FROM:  HQ AFPCDPPRS 

550 C Street West Ste 11 
Randolph AFE3 TX 78150-4713 

The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman first class, was separated f?om  the Air Force 

25  Sep 97 under the provisions of MI 36-3208 (Entry level SeparatiodFailed Medical 
Procurement Standards) with an uncharacterized discharge.  She served 04 months and 12 days 
total active service. 

Requested Action.  The applicant is requesting a change in her discharge to honorable. 
Basis for Reauest.  Applicant claims she was separated for a stress €facture that was never 

concretely proven and that is completely healed now and she would like an honorable discharge. 
The advisory provided by the  BCMR Medical Consultant, 07 Jan 98, gives applicant’s medical 
condition.  This advisory addresses only the discharge processing in the case. 

Facts.  The applicant was notified by her commander on 18 Sep 97, that discharge action had 
been initiated against her for erroneous enlistment.  The commander advised that the discharge 
action was being taken because a Medical Evaluation Board had met on 13 Aug 97, and found 
that she did not meet the minimum medical standards to join the Air Force because of Class C Pes 
Planus, bilateral which existed prior to service, and was interfering with training.  The commander 
advised that if his recommendation is approved, her discharged would be described at entry level 
and she would be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force.  She was advised she had a right to 
consult counsel and the right to submit statements in her own behalf  Applicant did not submit 
statements and waived her right to military counsel. The discharge case was reviewed by the base 
legal office and was found to be legally suficient to support separation. On 19 Sep 97, the 
discharge authority approved the Entry Level Separation. Airmen are given an uncharacterized 
service characterization when separation action is initiated against them in the first 180 days of 
continuous active service, and the separation is described as entry level separation. 

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Discussion.  This case has been reviewed for separation processing and there are no errors or 

irregularities causing an injustice to the applicant.  The discharge complies with directives in effect 
at the time of her discharge.  The records indicate member’s military service was reviewed and 
appropriate action was taken. 

Recommendation.  Applicant did not identifjr any specific eqors in the discharge processing nor 

provide facts which warrant a change in the character of separation she received.  Accordingly, 
we recommend applicant’s request be denied.  She has filed a timely request. 

JOHN C. WOOTEN, GS-9 
Military Personnel Mgmt Spec 
Separations Branch 
Dir of Personnel Program Management 

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