RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02760
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code of 2C (entry-level separation with
uncharacterized service) be revised to allow him reentry into
military service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was discharged for not disclosing a history of asthma, but
there is no record of asthma anywhere in his record. He would
like the opportunity to continue his service because there is no
known case of asthma noted in his medical history.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 29 May 2007.
On 14 August 2007, the applicant received a diagnosis of asthma
and was recommended for an administrative separation. The
specific reason for the action was a determination that he did
not meet Air Force standards set forth in AFI 48-128, Medical
Examination and Standards, and the disqualifying physical
condition was not permanently aggravated by training beyond the
normal progression of the ailment. The record also indicates
the applicant elected not to request a medical waiver.
On 19 September 2007, the applicant was furnished an entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service with a narrative reason
for separation of Erroneous Entry (Other), and an RE code of
2C (Involuntary Separation with Honorable Discharge; entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service). He was credited with
3 months and 21 days of total active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. Based on applicant's entry-level
separation with an uncharacterized service, the RE code 2C is
required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF. The
applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice
in reference to his RE code. A waiver request would be
applicable, if he is now medically cleared.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He believes there was simple miscommunication when asked if he
ever used an inhaler. His affirmative answer was in reply to
his experimental use to mimic his father and not for medical
purposes. He highlights that he is not trying to prove anyone
wrong but to correct an error. In addition, testing done on
26 January 2009, revealed no evidence of asthma or other chronic
lung disease. The applicant also refutes the assertion that a
waiver to his RE code would be appropriate in his case, noting
the recruiters he has been in contact with insist that his RE
code must be changed in order for him to be qualified for
enlistment. (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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The
applicant contends that he had no history of asthma and that a
miscommunication about his pre-service use of an inhaler formed
the basis of his erroneous discharge. After a thorough review
of the evidence of record and the applicants complete
submission, including his rebuttal response, we do not find his
arguments or the documentation provided sufficient to undermine
the basis of the contested action. While the applicant has
provided a letter from his physician indicating he demonstrated
normal Peak Flow, normal pulse oximetry, and a normal chest X-
ray, we do not find this information alone sufficient to rule-
out his predisposition or risk for an unexpected acute
exacerbation of asthma during military service. We note that
individuals with such a predisposition pose an unnecessary
liability to the Air Force and an unreasonable health and
mission risk, particularly when considering the consequences
should the individual experience an unexpected recurrence under
operational conditions or without timely access to emergency
intervention. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis
to question the underlying basis for the applicants entry-level
separation. While the applicant indicates that he has been told
by recruiters that his RE code cannot be waived, we note the
Services have the authority to waive certain RE codes should
they determine that such a waiver is in the operational
interests of said service. Therefore, in view of the above and
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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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-2012-02760 in Executive Session on 12 March 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 June 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 25 July 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 07 August 2012.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.
Panel Chair
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