RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03630
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:
He was discharged for medical reasons. His separation document (DD
Form 214) shows his service characterization as “uncharacterized.”
However, the character of service on his separation orders is
“honorable” which appears to him to be correct.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his separation
orders and a copy of his DD Form 214. Applicant's complete
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 February 2003 in the
grade of airman basic.
Applicant’s AETC Form 125A, Record of Administrative Training Action,
states that it was determined the applicant’s ability to function in
the military was significantly impaired, due to asthma.
The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman basic, was
separated from the Air Force on 10 July 2003 under the provisions of
AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (Defective Enlistment
agreement), with an uncharacterized entry-level separation. She
served 4 months and 23 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRSP states that they believe the discharge was consistent with
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation. Additionally, the discharge was within the discretion of
the discharge authority. 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 (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,
they recommend denial of applicant’s request.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 5 December 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. 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 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 the conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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 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 in
Executive Session on 29 January 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Carolyn J. Watkins-Taylor, Panel Chair
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Member
Ms. Deborah A. Erickson, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Oct 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRSP, dated 20 Nov 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Dec 03.
CAROLYN J. WATKINS-TAYLOR
Panel Chair
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