RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-00827
INDEX CODE: 110.02
BEVERLY G. DE GOMA COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 SEP 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C (involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation
without characterization of service) be changed to a 4C (separated
for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet
physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading
grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test
(AFRAT), or void enlistment).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Applicant made no contentions.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 Jan 07 for a
period of six years in the grade of airman basic.
On 23 Feb 07, the squadron commander recommended administrative
discharge action against the applicant for erroneous enlistment.
The reason for the proposed action was that she intentionally
concealed a prior service history of panic attacks, self
mutilation, and suicide attempts, which if revealed, could have
resulted in rejection of her enlistment. Had the Air Force known
prior to her enlistment they could have rendered her enligible to
enlist. Applicant was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with
Anxiety, Deferred, see OPMR. The commander recommended applicant
be given an entry-level separation. On that same date, applicant
acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification. She waived her
right to consult counsel and to submit statements in her own
behalf. She also acknowledged her understanding of the reasons for
her discharge, and that she would not be entitled to any
disability, retirement, or severance pay. On that same date, the
assistant staff judge advocate, found the case file legally
sufficient to support separation and recommended an entry-level
separation. On 27 Feb 07, the discharge authority approved the
entry-level separation with service uncharacterized.
On 1 Mar 07, applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level
separation, by reason of “Erroneous Entry (other),” and was issued
RE code 2C. She was credited with one month and two days of active
duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial of the applicant’s request. They
found that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.
Additionally, that the discharge was within the sound discretion of
the discharge authority.
They also noted that 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,
her uncharacterized service is correct and in accordance with DOD
and Air Force instructions.
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 4 May 07 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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. However, at the time members are separated from the Air
Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of
their service and circumstances of their separation. Applicant’s
RE code of 2C accurately reflects that she was involuntarily
separated with an uncharacterized entry-level separation and given
the circumstances surrounding her separation, we believe the RE
code issued was in accordance with the governing instructions.
Additionally, the Board noted that airmen are given entry-level
separation uncharacterized service characterization when a
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-2007-00827 in Executive Session on 26 June 2007, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Vice Chair
Mr. Jeffery R. Shelton, Member
Ms. Dee R. Reardon, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 07, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 Apr 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 May 07.
PATRICIA J. ZARODKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
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