RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03659
INDEX CODE: 110.02
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 JUN 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
It appears the applicant is requesting that her uncharacterized
entry-level separation be changed to general (under honorable
conditions).
On 13 Apr 06, applicant requested that her reason for separation be
changed rather than her character of service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She developed migraines during basic military training (BMT), in
Sep 05. She has had difficulty in keeping employment and has been
looking for a job daily. Her doctors told her to find a low to no
stress occupation, but she is not sure if she can.
In support of her appeal, applicant submitted a personal statement
and a letter from her father, dated 5 Nov 05.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Based on available records, applicant enlisted in the Air Force
Reserve on 26 Jul 05 for a period of six years in the grade of E-3,
airman first class.
She entered a short tour of active duty on 29 Aug 05. On
20 Oct 05, applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level
separation, with a reason for separation of failed medical/physical
procurement standards. She was credited with 1 month and 29 days
of active duty service.
The specific facts surrounding her discharge from the Air Force are
unknown inasmuch as the discharge correspondence is not available.
EXAMINER’S NOTE: Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits requires that
an individual receive an honorable discharge and serve a particular
amount of active duty in order to qualify for benefits. The amount
of required active duty varies with the separation reason
(36 months for first 4 year enlistment). The law provides benefits
if an individual separates with less than a full term of service
for hardship, service-connected disability, disability existing
prior to entering active duty, physical or mental condition that
interferes with duty, or reduction in force. Individuals
discharged for misconduct must serve a full term.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFRC/DPM reviewed this application and recommended denial. She
was separated because she was unable to meet medical/physical
procurement standards. Her separation was uncharacterized because
she entered active status (active duty) on or about 29 Aug 05 and
was separated effective 20 Oct 05, (approximately 52 total days of
continuous active service).
AFI 36-3209, Attachment 1 – Terms, defines entry-level status as
the first 180 days of continuous active service.
It is unclear why the applicant has requested an unfavorable
characterization of service, i.e., General (Under Honorable
Conditions) discharge. Nonetheless, the condition warranting the
applicant’s separation does not warrant such because her service
did not have any negative aspects of conduct or performance of
duty.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In her 13 Apr 06 email, the applicant explained her reasons for
requesting a change in her discharge. Her specific reasons for her
request are to qualify for the Veterans Affairs (VA) medical
assistance and educational benefits.
In support of her appeal, applicant provided a copy of her
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
dated 20 Oct 05.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit E.
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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. The applicant requests her uncharacterized entry-level
separation be changed to a medical discharge. However, we found no
evidence which would lead us to believe that the applicant's
separation or reason for separation were in error or contrary to
the governing Air Force instructions. We find no evidence of error
in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the documentation that
has been submitted in support of applicant's appeal, we do not
believe she has suffered from an injustice. Additionally, the
Board noted that based on the limited documentation in the
applicant’s case, the evidence of record reflects the applicant was
separated due to failing to meet medical/physical procurement
standards and not due to any negative aspects of conduct or
performance of duty which would warrant a change in her service
characterization. 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 service, it would be unfair to the member and
the service to characterize their limited service. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2005-03659 in Executive Session on 14 March 2006 and
6 June 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. Richard K. Hartley, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Dec 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFRC/DPM, dated 24 Jan 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jan 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 23 Mar 06, w/atch.
Exhibit F. Email, Applicant, dated 13 Apr 06, w/atch.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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