RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04706
COUNSEL: XXX
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to an
honorable discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While undergoing training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI)
he became depressed after learning that he and his fiancée had to
make a life altering decision of aborting their unborn child due
to his fiancée undergoing an x-ray. Although he was depressed
and began having nightmares, his duty performance never wavered.
He never received any negative or derogatory remarks or comments
regarding his service.
In support of his request, the applicant provides an expanded
statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 12 Mar 91, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
On 17 Jun 91, the applicants commander notified him that he was
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for failure to
adapt to the military environment. The specific reason for the
discharge action was that on or about 26 Apr 91, the applicant
expressed to his Student Training Advisor that he was very
unhappy and felt extremely lonely and did not belong in the Air
Force. This is evidenced by a Memorandum for Record dated
14 May 91. The Report of Mental Status Evaluation, dated
29 May 91, reflects the applicant had difficulties in developing
and maintaining interpersonal relationships, which contributed to
his inability to adjust to a military environment. The mental
evaluation further indicated the applicants lack of motivation
would likely result in unsatisfactory military performance.
The commander advised him of his rights in the matter. On
18 Jun 91, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant
acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and waived
his right to submit a statement in his own behalf.
The legal office reviewed the case, found it legally sufficient
to support separation, and recommended the applicant be furnished
an entry-level separation.
On 8 Jul 91, the discharge authority directed the applicant be
furnished an an entry-level separation with uncharacterized
service, without probation and rehabilitation. On 11 Jul 91, he
was discharged and was credited with four months of active
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. Airmen are given an entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service when separation is
initiated with the first 180 days of continuous active service.
It was determined by the Department of Defense (DOD) that if a
member served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize
their limited service. In addition, the discharge was consistent
with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation. The applicant has not submitted any evidence or
identified any errors or injustices that occurred in the
discharge processing. He has provided no facts to warrant a
change to his discharge.
The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 24 Feb 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or
injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on
the available evidence of record, it appears the applicants
entry-level separation for failure to adapt to the military
environment was consistent with the substantive requirements of
the governing instructions and within the commanders
discretionary authority. He has provided no evidence which would
lead us to believe his entry-level separation with
uncharacterized service was improper or contrary to the
provisions of the governing directive, or the RE code issued in
conjunction with his entry-level separation was erroneous or
inappropriately assigned. Therefore, absent evidence the
applicant was not afforded rights to which he was entitled, there
was an abuse of discretionary authority, or appropriate standards
were not applied, we find no basis to recommend granting the
requested relief.
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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-2011-04706 in Executive Session on 14 Jun 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Vice Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 7 Feb 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 24 Feb 12.
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