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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01706
Original file (BC-2012-01706.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01706 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His character of service on his DD Form 214, Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from 
uncharacterized to under honorable conditions. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He can receive education benefits from the state of Wisconsin if 
his discharge was under honorable conditions. His reenlistment 
(RE) code of 2C means under honorable conditions. The injury he 
incurred while in basic military training (BMT) was the basis for 
his discharge. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, an excerpt from his military medical records, and a 
letter from the Waukesha County Veterans Services office 
requesting assistance from the applicant’s state senator. 

 

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

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Aug 06. 

 

On 14 Nov 06, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Erroneous 
Enlistment. His reason for taking this action was the 
applicant’s diagnosis by the Trainee Health Flight, Wilford Hall 
Medical Center, as having post concussive syndrome, which existed 
prior to him entering military service. He acknowledged receipt 
of the action and waived his right to consult with counsel and to 
submit statements on his own behalf. 

 

On 27 Nov 06, the applicant was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service and credited with 
3 months and 20 days of active service and issued an RE code of 
2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation without characterization of service). 


Airmen are given an entry-level separation with uncharacterized 
service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of 
continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) 
determined it would be unfair to the member or the service to 
characterize a member’s limited service when separation is 
initiated within the first 180 days of active service. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial, indicating the processing of the 
applicant’s separation was carried out in accordance with 
established policy and administrative procedures. Although the 
applicant believes he had an injury during training that caused 
his discharge, his records show he withheld information 
concerning his loss of consciousness and migraine headaches prior 
to entering active duty. If the information pertaining to his 
injury had been disclosed to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) he 
would have been disqualified and a waiver would have been 
required for him to enter active duty. 

 

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 18 May 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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; however, we find no evidence of an error or 
injustice that occurred in the discharge process. Based on the 
available evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s entry-
level separation with uncharacterized service was consistent with 
the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and 
within the discharge authority’s discretion. As a matter of DOD 
policy, Airmen are given entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 
180 days of continuous active service. He has provided no 
evidence which would lead us to believe that his entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service was improper or contrary 


to the provisions of the governing directive. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which 
to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-01706 in Executive Session on 17 Jan 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Apr 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 14 May 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 May 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Chair 



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