RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03721
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 Jun 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to reflect he was
discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was willing to serve but was discharged because of a pre-existing knee
condition.
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with
his Discharge Review Board appeal. His complete submission, with
attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 3
Aug 89. A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) convened on 18 Aug 89 to evaluate
the applicant's diagnoses of patellofemoral pain with evidence of previous
medial collateral ligament injury and persistent tenderness. The MEB
recommended he be discharged from the service by reason of physical
disability which existed prior to service and had not been aggravated
permanently. On 28 Aug 89, he was separated with uncharacterized character
of service for failing to meet physical standards for enlistment. He
served 26 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. DPPRS states based on the documentation in
the master personnel record, his discharge was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was
within the discretion of the discharge authority. He did not submit any
evidence or identify any errors in his discharge processing. Airmen are
given entry-level separation when separation is initiated within the first
180 days of active service in accordance with a DoD determination. His
uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD
and Air Force instructions.
The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 23 Jan
06 for review and comment 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. We are not persuaded by the evidence
presented that the uncharacterized entry-level separation received by the
former member should be changed to a general discharge. We are compelled
to note that uncharacterized separation is not an unfavorable reflection
upon the applicant's military service nor should it be confused with other
types of separation. Rather, as was noted by the Air Force, an entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service is used in those cases where the
member has not yet completed six months of service at the time separation
proceedings were, for whatever reason, initiated. Hence, an
uncharacterized separation merely connotes the brevity of an individual's
membership in the service and may not, in and of itself, be viewed as a
defamation of character. In instances where a former member has not
completed six months of service, characterization of his or her service is
normally appropriate when extenuating factors exist. However, after a
thorough review of the applicant's submission and the evidence of record,
we see no evidence of any extenuating circumstances in this case.
Therefore, in the absence of persuasive evidence indicating that the
applicant was deprived of rights to which entitled or that inappropriate
standards were applied in his case, 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-
03721 in Executive Session on 16 Mar 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
Mr. Frederick R. Beaman III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 23 Jan 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Jan 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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