RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02166
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His entry level separation be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was discharged due to low blood count, which was corrected
with iron pills.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty.
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 5 December
1986.
The applicant was notified by his commander on 13 February 1987,
of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under
the provisions of AFR 39-10. The specific reason was a medical
evaluation board, which met on 11 February 1987, found the
applicant did not meet the minimum medical standards to join the
Air Force due to iron deficiency anemia.
He was advised of his rights in this matter and elected not to
submit a statement on his own behalf. The discharge authority
concurred with the recommendation and directed an entry level
separation. The applicant was separated on 18 February 1987. He
served 2 months and 14 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends changing the applicants reentry code. SGPS
states a review of the applicants records revealed he was found
to have GI bleeding of unknown etiology with chronic iron
deficiency anemia. Since anemia with no known cause was
disqualifying, he was separated with an entry level separation.
Since he may meet current medical criteria for military duty,
they support changing his RE code.
The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states based on the
documentation on file in the master personnel records the
discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the
discretion of the discharge authority.
Airmen are given entry level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first
180 days 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, the
uncharacterized character of service resulted in the reentry code
of 4C on his DD Form 214 is correct and in accordance with DoD
and Air Force instructions.
The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 10 November 2011, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no
response.
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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 an error or an injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case to include the differing opinions of the Air
Force evaluators. However, the Board majority agrees with the
opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSOS that the applicant does
not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to
his entry level separation. Therefore, we adopt their rationale
as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. In the absence of evidence to
the contrary, the Board majority finds 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.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or
injustice and recommends the application be denied.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-02166 in Executive Session on 14 February 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
By a majority vote, the Board recommended denial of the
application. xxx voted to grant the applicants request
but does not desire to submit a minority report. The following
documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-
02166 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 June 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 12 August 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 2 November 2011.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 November 2011.
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