RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04534
COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) code of 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, or void
enlistments) be changed.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was discharged with a medical diagnosis of asthma; however,
he does not have asthma.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, issued in conjunction with his 12 Oct 2004 discharge and a
copy of a pulmonary function test he received after discharge.
The applicants 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 Sep 04,
as an airman basic.
On 12 Oct 04, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry
level separation, for failed medical/physical procurement
standards, with an RE code of 4C. He was credited with 29 days
of active duty service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. Upon a review of the available
record, the applicants condition became symptomatic two weeks
and four days after entering basic training. He was
administered a methacholine challenge test which was read as
positive (failed) with a 47.4 percent at FVC1 at one milligram
(mg) dose. A change of 20 percent or more is considered a
positive result.
The applicant provided documentation that shows that he was
administered a pre and post bronchodilator PT which was
negative. However, although the test in 2004 and the test in
2006 are two different tests, one does not negate the other.
The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends the RE code of 4C be changed to 2C --
"Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry
level separation without characterization of service"; as
required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, chapter 3,
based on his entry level separation with uncharacterized
service. The RE code 2C applies to all entry level separations
without characterization of service regardless of whether the
discharge is voluntary or involuntary.
DPSOA notes that, on 11 Apr 11, HQ AETC/SGPS validated the
applicant's medical processing and recommended denial of
applicant's request. The applicant's RE code 2C is driven by
his involuntary entry level separation with uncharacterized
service. AFPC/DPSOY will provide the applicant a corrected copy
of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C, unless otherwise
directed by the board.
The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant indicates that he is unable to complete the
methacholine challenge test needed because it is not available
where he lives. In addition, he would gladly take the test
since his doctors and he agree that he does not have asthma.
He has been advised by a recruiter that he cannot reenlist with
a RE code of 2C and requests that his record be corrected to
reflect an RE code of 3K (Secretarial Authority).
In addition, the applicant submitted an inquiry through his
Member of Congress (Exhibit F).
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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
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 recommendation
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt
their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that corrections
beyond that already recommended administratively is not
warranted. 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-04534 in Executive Session on 15 November 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Nov 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 11 Apr 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 May 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Oct 11.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicants Member of Congress,
dated 10 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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