RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03386
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: RUIZ-VEGA CRUZ
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 MAY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized character of service be changed to an honorable
discharge and his narrative reason for separation be changed to
“convenience of the government.”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told by his counsel that his discharge would be honorable.
In support of his request, applicant provided his DD Form 214, Certificate
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and various documents pertaining
to his discharge.
The 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 9 May 06, in the grade of
airman first class (E-3), for a period of four years.
On 16 Jun 06, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was
recommending he be discharged for erroneous enlistment, specifically the
applicant should not have been allowed to join the Air Force because he did
not meet minimum medical standards to enlist. Applicant was found to have
keratoconus (a noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea,
the apex being displaced downward and nasally). The applicant acknowledged
receipt of the notification and waived his rights to consult with legal
counsel and submit statements in his own behalf.
On 19 Jun 06, the AETC Attorney Advisor found the case file legally
sufficient to support separation and recommended the applicant be separated
from the service with an entry-level separation.
On 22 Jun 06, applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation,
by reason of “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement,” and was issued an RE
Code of 4C (for failure to meet physical standards for enlistment).
Applicant served 1 month and 14 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied, and states, in part,
based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the
discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements
of the discharge regulation. The discharge was within the discretion of
the discharge authority.
Applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices
that occurred in the discharge processing. He provided no facts warranting
a change to his uncharacterized character of service or his narrative
reason for separation.
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, his uncharacterized character of service is correct and in
accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.
A complete copy of the DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 17 Nov 06, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant 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 error or injustice. The discharge appears to be in compliance
with the governing instruction and we find no evidence to indicate that his
separation was inappropriate. Airman 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, his uncharacterized character of service
is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. An entry-
level/uncharacterized separation should not be viewed as negative and
should not be confused with other types of separation. The applicant has
provided no evidence showing that his discharge is in error or contrary to
the prevailing instruction. We, therefore, conclude that no basis exists
upon which to recommend favorable action on his request that his
uncharacterized entry level separation be changed to an honorable discharge
and that his narrative reason for separation be changed to “convenience of
the government.”
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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 Docket Number BC-2006-
03386 in Executive Session on 20 December 2006, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Mr. Reginald P. Howard, Member
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
03386 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Oct 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 6 Nov 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 06.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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