RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02975 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His entry-level separation with uncharacterized service and 
Reentry (RE) code be revised to allow him reentry to military 
service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was disqualified from active duty and discharged for 
erroneous enlistment due to the discovery of an anaphylactic 
reaction he experienced prior to his enlistment. He would like 
the opportunity to continue his service because he considered 
the allergic reaction an isolated incident of being stung by 
multiple bees. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 03 Feb 09. 

 

On 13 Mar 09, the applicant was notified by his commander of his 
intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force for 
erroneous enlistment. The specific reason for the action was a 
determination that he did not meet minimum standards to enlist 
and should not have been allowed to join the Air Force because 
he has anaphylaxis and angioedema. 

 

On 13 Mar 09, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, 
waived his right to legal counsel, and elected not to submit a 
statement on his behalf. 

 

On 17 Mar 09, the applicant was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service with a narrative reason 
for separation of “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement 
Standards,” and an RE code of 4C (Separated for concealment of 


juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards 
for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void 
enlistments). He was credited with 1 month and 16 days of total 
active service. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility (OPR) which are attached at Exhibits C, 
D, and E. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial, indicating that when the applicant 
was separated, the established policy and administrative 
procedure was followed and the applicant received the correct RE 
code for separation. The applicant was advised prior to 
separation that he had a lifelong medical condition (potential 
severe reaction to future stings) which disqualified him for 
military service. 

 

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

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in 
the master personnel records, the discharge was appropriately 
administered and within the discretion of the discharge 
authority. Airmen are given entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service when separation is initiated within the 
first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of 
Defense (DoD) determined that it would be unfair to the 
department or the member to characterize a member’s limited 
service when such service is less than 180 days. Therefore, he 
was appropriately issued an RE code of 4C as the result of his 
entry-level separation in accordance with DoD and Air Force 
instructions. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for an 
RE code that would allow him to reenlist. While the applicant’s 
military personnel records indicate that he was erroneously 
issued an RE code of 4C, his correct RE code should be 2C 
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation without characterization of service) as 
required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his 
entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. The RE 
code 2C is required based on the entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service and the applicant does not provide any 
evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code. 
AETC/SGPS validated applicant's medical processing and 
recommended denial stating applicant does not meet current 


medical criteria for military duty and AFPC/DPSOR validated 
applicant's discharge processing was carried out in accordance 
with the provisions of the governing instructions. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 Dec 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit F). 

 

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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 warranting 
correcting the applicant’s record to allow him to reenlist. We 
took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging 
the merits of the case; however, other than the erroneously 
issued RE code of 4C that will be administratively corrected by 
AFPC/DPSOA to reflect 2C, we find no evidence of an error or 
injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on 
the evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s entry-level 
separation, with uncharacterized service for failure to meet 
medical standards for enlistment, was consistent with the 
substantive requirements of the governing instructions and 
within the commander’s discretionary authority. Therefore, in 
view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend favorable consideration 
of the relief requested. 

 

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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-2012-02975 in Executive Session on 7 Feb 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 04 Jun 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 29 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 10 Oct 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 29 Oct 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair