RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01461
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 November 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to an honorable
discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Upon separating from the Air Force, his commander told him if he
wanted to he could change his discharge after six months to an
honorable discharge.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 22 Mar 05. On 3 Jun
05, he eliminated himself from Pararescue Training because he had
doubts about pursuing the career field and felt he was not mentally
strong enough for the training. The commander did recommend he be
reclassified into another career field. On 12 Aug 05, he voluntarily
submitted a request for separation under the provisions of AFI 36-3208
and the Force Shaping Program. His request for separation was
approved and on 17 Aug 05, he received an Entry Level Separation, with
service uncharacterized. He completed 4 months and 26 days of active
duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. DPPRS states the discharge was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the
discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge
authority. The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any
errors in his discharge processing. He provided no facts warranting a
change to his character of service. He voluntarily requested to be
separated from the Air Force.
A complete copy of the 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 Jun 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice to warrant changing the
narrative reason for his separation and Separation Program Designation
(SPD) code. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized
service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180
days 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, his uncharacterized
character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air
Force instructions.
4. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an injustice in regards to the reason for applicant’s
separation. Based on the evidence presented with this appeal, it is
apparent the processing of the applicant’s entrance into the Air Force
was confusing to the applicant. He eliminated himself from Pararescue
Training because he had doubts about pursuing the career field and
felt he was not mentally strong enough for the training. The
applicant states that upon separating from the Air Force, he was told
by his commander that after six months he could change his discharge
to honorable. However, considering the circumstances surrounding his
separation from the Air Force, he may have misinterpreted the
commander. Further, the applicant has indicated his desire to join
the Air National Guard (ANG). In view of this, we recommend the
reason for his discharge be changed to “Secretarial Authority”.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 17 August 2005, he
was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Secretarial
Authority, and issued a Separation Program Designator of “KFF.”
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 2 August 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. John E. B. Smith, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jun 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 13 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Jun 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
AFBCMR BC-2006-01461
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 17 August
2005, he was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208,
Secretarial Authority, and issued a Separation Program Designator of
“KFF.”
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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