RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01422
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: JACK QUINN
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His discharge be changed from uncharacterized to honorable.
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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 are at
Exhibit A.
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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.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant states that an entry level separation does
not attempt to characterize the type of service as either good or bad.
In order for a member discharged by entry level separation to receive
an honorable characterization, there must be unusual circumstantces of
personal conduce and performance of military duty that warrants
consideration by the Secretary of the Air Force. His uncharacterized
entry level separation during the first 6 months was proper, and that
no error or injustice occurred in this case. Therefore, he is of the
opinion that no change in the records is warranted.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPRS states that they believe the discharge was consistent with
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation. Additionally, the discharge was within the sound
discretion of the discharge authority. They also agree with the
AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommendation that no change is warranted
in his narrative reason for separation and application should be
denied.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 21 June 2002, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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 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 Staff
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. The Board
notes that there is no stigma attached to an entry-level
characterization of service. An entry level separation, in and of
itself, is not a reflection of the individual’s character or
performance but, rather, an indication of the length of time an
individual served. In accordance with Department of Defense and Air
Force Instructions, all airmen are given entry-level
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service,
regardless of the reason for separation. In this case, the applicant
served 1 month and 20 days of total active military service.
Therefore, an entry level separation was appropriate in this case and
we find no basis upon which to recommend changing the character of
service.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of 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 this application on 14
August 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Albert F. Lowas, Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. Thomas J. Topolski, Jr., Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Apr 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 29 May 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 17 Jun 02.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Jun 02.
ALBERT F. LOWAS, JR.
Panel Chair
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