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AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-00439
Original file (BC-2010-00439.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
 

 

 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00439 

 INDEX CODE: 110.00, 112.00 

 

  COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation (fraudulent entry into 
military service), the corresponding separation code of JDA, and 
his reentry (RE) code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He feels the reason for separation is too harsh since he did not 
know that his occasional headaches were a medical issue. He 
told the doctor that he had headaches and all of a sudden, he 
was scared and on the fast track to being discharged. He wanted 
to stay but did everything he was told to do with no realization 
of what was happening. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a statement; a 
copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 17 Dec 09 
discharge, and extracts from his military personnel and medical 
records. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 23 Nov 09 for 
a period of six years in the grade of airman basic (E-1/AB). 

 

The squadron commander initiated administrative discharge action 
against the applicant, on 15 Dec 09, for fraudulent entry. The 


reason for the proposed action was that a Chronological Record 
of Medical Care, dated 11 Dec 09, indicated a diagnosis of 
headache syndrome and it was determined the condition existed 
prior to service. The diagnosis did not meet retention 
standards for continued military service and it was not 
disclosed on his DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History. The 
commander recommended an entry level separation. On that same 
date, applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge 
notification, waived his right to consult counsel and to submit 
statements in his own behalf. The Assistant Staff Judge 
Advocate found the case file legally sufficient to support 
separation, subject to inclusion in the file of a report of 
medical examination showing the applicant to be physically 
qualified for separation. On 16 Dec 09, the discharge authority 
approved the entry level separation. 

 

The applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation 
on 17 Dec 09, by reason of “Fraudulent Entry into Military 
Service,” and was issued an RE code of 2C. He was credited with 
8 months and 4 days of prior inactive service. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial. They found that the separation 
process was done in accordance with established policy and 
administrative procedures. In addition, they do not support a 
change in the RE code. 

 

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 30 Jul 10 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 with respect to 
the applicant’s request to have his RE code of 2C changed. We 
note, at the time members separate from the Air Force, they are 
furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality and the 
circumstances of their separation. The applicant’s RE code of 
2C accurately reflects his involuntary separation with 
uncharacterized service. Therefore, after a thorough review of 
the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances 
surrounding the applicant’s separation, the RE code issued was 
in accordance with the governing instruction. In view of the 
above, we find no basis to recommend a change to his RE code. 

 

4. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting 
corrective action in regard to the applicant’s narrative reason 
for separation. As the record stands, the applicant was 
separated for fraudulent enlistment, based on a diagnosis of 
headache syndrome, which existed prior to service. In this 
respect, the available evidence of record reflects the applicant 
indicated on his medical documentation for enlistment that he 
never had and did not currently have frequent or severe 
headaches. Nonetheless, after reviewing the evidence of record 
and the documentation submitted in the applicant’s behalf, we 
believe that there is some doubt as to whether the applicant 
intended to conceal his medical condition from Air Force 
officials. Therefore, in light of the applicant’s age at that 
time and his brief period of service, we believe that any doubt 
should be resolved in his favor. Therefore, in view of the 
above, we recommend the narrative reason be changed to 
Secretarial Authority. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 
17 December 2009, he was discharged under the provisions of 
AFI 36-3208, (Secretarial Authority), with a Separation Program 
Designator (SPD) code of “KFF.” 

 

________________________________________________________________ 


 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00439 in Executive Session on 21 September 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Jan 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 7 Jun 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jul 10. 

 

 Panel Chair 

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