RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04874 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Separation Code of JFC (Erroneous Enlistment) and Narrative 
Reason for Separation of Erroneous Entry (Other) be removed from 
his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

When he entered the military he did not know he had scoliosis 
(curvature of the spine). Had he known, it could have been 
waived because the Air Force grants waivers for up to 30 degrees 
of curvature. He was released from the Pararescue Program 
because of a broken leg (stress fracture in his left tibia). 
The broken leg was the reason for his separation. There was no 
erroneous enlistment for scoliosis. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides an expanded 
statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, discharge paperwork and 
excerpts from his medical records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered active duty on 13 Nov 07. 

 

On 6 May 08, his commander notified the applicant that he was 
recommending him for discharge for entry level separation 
(Erroneous Enlistment). The commander cited a medical narrative 
summary, dated 25 Apr 08, which found the applicant did not meet 
minimum medical standards to enlist. The applicant acknowledged 
receipt, waived his right to consult with counsel and to submit 
statements in his own behalf. The legal office reviewed the 
case file and found it legally sufficient, and the discharge 
authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service. 


On 12 May 08, the applicant was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service with the reason for 
separation of “Erroneous Enlistment (Other),” and was credited 
with six months of active service. 

 

On 30 Aug 10, the applicant was examined by a military 
physician, and determined to be medically qualified for entry 
into the service. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
responsibility which are included at Exhibits C and D. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. The applicant was eliminated from 
training due to a physical injury (stress fracture) with long-
term recovery, training restrictions, and unknown outcome. 

 

The applicant should not have been allowed to join the Air Force 
because of scoliosis. At the time of separation, it was done in 
accordance with established policy and administrative 
procedures. His conditions rendered him unsuitable to continue 
military service. The applicant did not submit any evidence or 
identify any injustices that occurred in the discharge process. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AETC/SGPS finds the separation, although possibly done for the 
wrong reason, was done in accordance with established policy and 
administrative procedures. The applicant requests his 
Separation Code be changed as he was unaware of his scoliosis 
prior to his enlistment in the Air Force. On 4 Apr 08, he was 
diagnosed with scoliosis of the thoracic spine of 28 degrees and 
the lumbar spine of 19 degrees. Neither of these conditions are 
disqualifying for special duty, but it appears that is what he 
was separated for. He also had a stress fracture in his left 
tibia, and could not continue the strenuous physical training 
required for special duty. The policy is that once his stress 
fracture healed and he was released for full unrestricted 
activities he should have been allowed to re-enter military 
service, with no waiver required. His file should be corrected 
to reflect the diagnosis of a left tibia stress fracture which 
forced his removal from training and disqualification from 
military service until it was healed. If he has remained 
asymptomatic he would now meet enlistment criteria. 

 

A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Apr 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The 
applicant is requesting his Separation Code of JFC (Erroneous 
Enlistment) and Narrative Reason for Separation of Erroneous 
Entry be changed on his DD214. The Board finds that while the 
applicant did have scoliosis of the spine, his condition was 
within acceptable limits for military service. In fact, the 
physician for the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) 
identified and documented the applicant’s mild scoliosis on his 
DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination, dated 6 Jun 2007, 
and cleared him for entry into the Air Force, clearly 
establishing that there was no erroneous entry. Therefore, in 
our view, the applicant’s separation under Air Force Instruction 
36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for Erroneous 
Enlistment was erroneous. While it appears the applicant could 
not continue his training for the Pararescue career field 
because he suffered a stress fracture in his left tibia, once 
the injury had healed he should have been allowed to re-enter 
military service without requiring a waiver. Furthermore, we 
note the applicant was subsequently reevaluated by a military 
physician and determined to be physically qualified for military 
duty, as documented on DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical 
History, dated 30 Aug 10. While we note the advisories from 
AFPC/DPSOS and AETC/SPGS, which do not support changing the 
applicant’s DD214, we believe the evidence provided clearly 
established an error which warrants corrective action. 
Therefore, we recommend the record be corrected as indicated 
below. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was 
issued a separation program designator (SPD) code of “JFF,” a 
re-entry (RE) code of “3K,” and a narrative reason for 


separation of “Secretarial Authority” in conjunction with his 
12 May 2008 entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-04874 in Executive Session on 28 Aug 12, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

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

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 13 Feb 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 28 Feb 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Apr 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair