RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-01147
INDEX CODE: 110.02
XXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from “2C” to be able to
reenlist at some future time.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no
need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR, reviewed the application and
states that it is not proper to apply an erroneous label to an
individual because of a recognized administrative shortfall as
occurred in this case. However, the timing of the applicant's
separation within 6 months of entry requires an uncharacterized entry
level separation which applies regardless of the reason for
separation, and the “2C” RE code reflects this type of
characterization. The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that,
in order to correct an injustice of improperly labeling the
applicant's disorder, the applicant's request for change of reason for
discharge should be granted. Item 28 of the DD Form 214 should be
changed to read: Secretarial Authority, the corresponding SPD (Item
26) being KFF, IAW AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2. The reentry code should
remain unchanged as it reflects the mandatory uncharacterized entry
level separation for less than 6 months of service.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
The Military Personnel Mgmt Spec Separations Branch, AFPC/DPPRS,
reviewed the application and states that they concur with the AFBCMR
Medical Consultant’s recommendation that the applicant’s narrative
reason for separation should be changed to “Secretarial Authority”
with a SPD of KFF.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the advisory opinions and states what good is
it to change the reason why he was discharged, if the code of “2C” is
not changed? He still cannot get back into the Air Force with the
code of “2C.” He was sent home because they said he had a
“Personality Disorder” and that is why he cannot get back into the Air
Force. It’s common sense not to let anyone back in if they are crazy.
But he is not crazy.
Applicant's complete response, with attachment, is attached at
Exhibit F.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing
law or regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice warranting a change of
reason for discharge. The Board notes that the AFBCMR Medical
Consultant recommends changing the narrative reason for separation on
the DD Form 214 to “Secretarial Authority” and the SPD code to “KFF.”
In this respect, the Medical Consultant states that it is not proper
to apply an erroneous label to an individual because of a recognized
administrative shortfall. In view of the foregoing, the Board
recommends the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated
below.
4. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice warranting changing the
character of service and the reenlistment eligibility (RE) code. The
Board notes that the uncharacterized character of service and the RE
code “2C” that the applicant received indicate an uncharacterized
entry level separation for less than 6 months. We also note that the
applicant served 3 months and 6 days of total active military service.
In addition, after noting the circumstances surrounding applicant's
separation from the Air Force, we are not convinced that he should be
made eligible to apply for enlistment. Therefore, we find no basis
upon which to recommend changing the character of service or the RE-2
code.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 15 September 1998,
he was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Secretarial
Authority, and issued a Separation Program Designator of “KFF.”
The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 10 February 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Charles E.Bennett - Panel Chair
Vaughn E. Schlunz - Member
Henry Romo, Jr. - Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Feb 99.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 4 Aug 99.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 23 Aug 99.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 10 Sep 99.
Exhibit F. Applicant’s Response, undated, w/atch.
Charles E.Bennett
Panel Chair
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