RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00209
INDEX CODE: 110.00; 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 24 MAY 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her narrative reason for separation be changed from “pregnancy or
childbirth” to “hardship.”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her narrative reason for separation should state hardship not pregnancy.
She submitted no supporting documentation. The applicant’s complete
submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 April 1998, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age
of 19 in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years. She
completed basic military training and technical training school and was
assigned duties as a postal specialist. She served 1 year, 9 months and 28
days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
DPPRS recommends denial of the applicant’s request. DPPRS states she
voluntarily submitted a request for separation under the provisions of AFI
36-3208, paragraph 3.17 (pregnancy or childbirth), with an effective date
of 10 May 2000. This is documented by an AF Form 31, Airman’s Request for
Early Separation/Separation Based on Change in Service Obligation, dated 27
March 2000.
DPPRS affirms based on the documentation in the master personnel records,
the separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation and the discharge was within the
discretion of the separation authority. DPPRS notes the applicant did not
submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in
the separation processing. DPPRS concludes the separation program
designator and narrative reason for separation are correct and no
corrective action is required (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 10
February 2006 for review and comment. 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 error or injustice. We find no impropriety in the
characterization of the applicant's discharge. Available records indicate
her request for separation for pregnancy or childbirth was voluntarily
submitted, and it appears that responsible officials applied appropriate
standards in effecting the separation; thus, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt
its rationale as the basis for our 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 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 AFBMCR BC-2006-00209 in
Executive Session on 18 May 2006 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 06.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPPRS Letter, dated 6 Feb 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 06.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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