RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02274
INDEX CODE 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Appicant makes no contentions.
In support of his appeal, his submits a copy of his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and DD Form 293,
Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed
Forces of the United States.
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 as an airman first
class on 19 March 1997 for a period of 6 years. The applicant was
discharged with an entry-level separation with character of service
listed as uncharacterized on 21 August 1997 in the grade of airman
first class. He served 5 months and 3 days of active service.
Report of Medical Assessment dated 14 Aug 97, indicating injury to the
applicant's foot.
On 22 Jul 97, the applicant failed Block I of his technical training
with a score of 60%; on 28 Jul 97, he failed Block IA, retest, with a
score of 62%; and on 11 Aug 97, he failed Block IB
with a score of 36%. The minimal passing score was 70%. On 14 Aug
97, the applicant's commander notified him that he was being discharge
for entry-level performance.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. 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 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 is correct and in accordance with Department
of Defense and Air Force instructions. Any entry-
level/uncharacterized separation should not be viewed as negative and
should not be confused with others types of separation. He has not
filed a timely request.
AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 16 Aug 02, for review and comment 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 probable error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Furthermore, an entry-level uncharacterized separation should not be
viewed as negative and should not be confused with other types of
separation. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no compelling 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 probable 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 Docket Number 02-02274
in Executive Session on 3 October 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Ms Kathleen F. Graham, Member
Mr. George Franklin, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Jul 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 2 Aug 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Aug 02.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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