RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01073
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) Code of 2C which denotes "Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation
without characterization of service be changed to a code that
allows him to reenlist in the Air Force.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He graduated from basic military training (BMT) on 16 May 2008
with no problems. However, he was medically discharged due to a
preexisting back problem (Scoliosis). The Military Entrance
Processing Station (MEPS) in St Louis, MO, cleared him for
training. After completing BMT, he began having back pains in
technical school. He found out later the curvature of his spine
was causing his back problems. His application for a medical
waiver and retraining out of the Security Forces career field was
denied. However, he made it through BMT while suffering from
pneumonia for three weeks and that did not stop him. After his
90-day waiting period, he reapplied to enter the Air Force and
was told by his MEPS recruiter that he was not truthful about his
medical condition. His only dream was to make the Air Force a
20-year career.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of extracts from his medical records, DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; AF IMT
100, Request and Authorization for Separation; Special Order, AB-
16390, certificate of completion from BMT, high school diploma,
birth certificate, Social Security card and Illinois Drivers
License.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 1 April 2008 and
completed BMT on 16 May 2008.
On 11 June 2008, a medical provider diagnosed the applicant with
Scoliosis and a Panic Disorder. The medical condition existed
prior to entry into the military. The medical provider
determined the conditions were problematic and recommended the
applicant be administratively separated from the Air Force. The
applicants requests for a waiver and retraining were denied.
On 12 August 2008, the applicant was notified by his commander of
his intent to recommend he be discharged from the Air Force under
the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training and AFI
36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5,
Erroneous Entry. The specific reason for this action was he was
diagnosed with a Scoliosis and Panic Disorder. Had the Air Force
known this prior to his enlistment, he would have been ineligible
to enlist. The discharge authority approved the separation and
ordered an uncharacterized, entry-level separation.
On 22 August 2008, he was discharged under the provisions of AFI
36-3208, for Erroneous Entry and received an RE code of 2C, with
an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. He
served 4 months and 22 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states based on the severity
of the symptoms and the number of medical visits used in such a
short time, they are not supportive of an RE code change to allow
the applicant to return to military service.
The complete SGPS 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 5 February 2010, 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 an error or injustice. After
careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the
evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded that the
applicant's discharge and the reentry code he received were in
error or unjust. The Board notes the discharge and RE code "2C"
the applicant received indicates an uncharacterized entry-level
separation for serving less than 6 months of service, which would
be appropriate considering that the applicant served 4 months and
22 days of active military service. While the applicants
contentions are duly noted, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force of primary responsibility and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant
has not established that he has 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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2009-01073 in Executive Session on 6 May 2010, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2009-01073 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 26 Jan 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Feb 10.
Panel Chair
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