RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00976
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized service be changed to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His service in the Air Force was satisfactory. He always did his
job and had no disciplinary action initiated against him during
his service.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 12 Apr 00, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for
a period of four years.
On 17 Apr 00, the applicant was advised by the Reid Health Center
that he had the sickle cell trait. He was briefed on the effects
intense exercise may have on sickle cell trait individuals and
was given the opportunity to elect discharge or request a waiver
to remain on active duty.
On 18 Apr 00, the applicant elected to be discharged from active
duty. He signed a statement of understanding that if he
requested discharge, he would not be allowed back into the Air
Force. The letter of understanding also stated the applicant
fully understood the implication of his discharge options.
On 20 Apr 00, the applicant requested discharge from the Air
Force for miscellaneous reasons, specifically: sickle cell trait,
and on 24 Apr 00, the wing commander approved his request.
On 11 May 00, the applicant was discharged with an
uncharacterized entry level, and a narrative reason for
separation of Miscellaneous/General Reasons. He served on
active duty for a period of 30 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS makes no recommendation. SGPS states that the
separation was completed in accordance with established policy
and administrative procedures. SGPS states a review of the
records provided shows the applicant was separated after blood
tests demonstrated he had the sickle cell trait. The
requirements have changed and the current Department of Defense
Instruction (DoDI) 6130.03, Medical Standards for Appointment,
Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services, has been
changed to reflect the trait is no longer disqualifying if
confirmation blood testing shows the individual does not have
sickle cell disease.
The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant did not
submit evidence or identify any errors or injustices that
occurred in the discharge processing.
DPSOS states that based on the documentation on file in the
master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
instruction. The applicant was advised upon his application for
separation that he would not be able to reenter into the Air
Force.
Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180
days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense
(DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous
active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service
to characterize their limited service. Therefore, his
uncharacterized service is correct and in accordance with DoD and
Air Force instructions.
The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 29 Jul 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date,
a response has not been received (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 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. The discharge
appears to be in compliance with the governing instruction and we
find no evidence to indicate that his separation was
inappropriate. Airman are given entry-level separation/
uncharacterized service characterization when separation is
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.
The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served
less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair
to the member and the service to characterize their limited
service. Therefore, his uncharacterized character of service is
correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.
An entry-level/uncharacterized separation should not be viewed as
negative and should not be confused with other types of
separation. The applicant has provided no evidence showing that
his discharge is in error or contrary to the prevailing
instruction. We, therefore, conclude that no basis exists upon
which to recommend favorable action on his request that his
uncharacterized entry level separation be changed to an honorable
discharge.
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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 Docket Number
BC-2011-00976 in Executive Session on 13 Sep 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2011-00976 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Mar 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 11 Apr 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 22 Jul 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Jul 11.
Panel Chair
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