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AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-01073
Original file (BC-2009-01073.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
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 applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

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 
applicant’s 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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 


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 applicant’s 
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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