RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01879
INDEX CODE: 110.00; 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Character of Service, Separation Code, Reentry Code and Narrative
Reason for Separation on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During the time in question, she was emotionally unstable and suffering
from grief due to the death of her mother. She was profoundly shocked by
Basic Military Training and could not finish the course. She is concerned
her discharge may negatively impact her for employment. She is currently
enrolled in community college.
In support of her request, the applicant submits copies of her DD Form 214,
her AF IMT 100, Request for Authorization of Separation and a DD Form 293,
Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces
of the United States.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 Apr 09. A Mental
Health Evaluation dated 28 Apr 09, indicates the applicant was seen in the
Behavioral Analysis Services (BAS) clinic for a voluntary evaluation after
self-referral. The applicant was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with
Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood. Her separation from military service was
recommended.
On 4 May 09, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was
recommending her separation from the Air Force under the provisions of Air
Force Policy Directive 36-32 and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Chapter 5,
Section 5C, Defective Enlistments, Para 5.15, under Basis for Discharge for
Fraudulent Enlistment. His reasons for the action were the applicant’s
disclosure of a detailed history of mental health issues including being
hospitalized for depression, during her mental health evaluation.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification, waived her right to
legal counsel and her right to submit a statement in her own behalf. A
legal review of the case was found legally sufficient. On 5 May 09, the
discharge authority approved the recommended separation and directed the
applicant be discharged for the reasons recommended by her commander with
an entry-level separation.
She was discharged on 6 May 09 with zero days of active duty service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states airmen are given entry-level
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of
continuous service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member
served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be unfair
to the member to characterize their limited service.
DPSOS states the applicant’s character of discharge was appropriate and the
documentation contained in the master personnel record supports the basis
of the discharge. Additionally, the applicant did not submit any evidence
to identify any errors or injustices that occurred during the discharge
processing, nor did she provide any facts warranting an upgrade in her
discharge characterization.
The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the RE code 2C (involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without
characterization of service) is appropriate.
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 26
Jul 10, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this
office has received no response (Exhibit E).
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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, we agree
with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion
that the applicant has not 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.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 8 Sep 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2009-01879:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Oct 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 1 Jun 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 12 Jul 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 10.
Vice Chair
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