RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04109
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) code of 4C (failure to meet physical standards
for enlistment) be changed to a code that will allow him to
reenlist in the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During his pre-enlistment process, he informed the recruiter
that he had childhood asthma but was told it wasnt necessary to
include that in the paperwork. The discovery of asthma happened
as a result of a visit to the hospital during basis training for
a sprained ankle. Because he was military dependent, all of his
prior medical history was in the system.
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 6 Oct 09.
On 27 Oct 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
that he did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist, as
evidenced by as 23 Oct 09 medical narrative summary that found
he did not meet the minimum medical standards to enlist.
On 27 Oct 09, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action,
waived his rights to legal counsel and to submit a statement in
his behalf.
On 29 Oct 09, the case was found to be legally sufficient and on
29 Oct 09, the discharge authority directed the applicant be
furnished an entry-level separation. On 30 Oct 09, the
applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with
uncharacterized service and credited with 25 days of total
active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. The applicants discharge was consistent
with the procedural and substantive requirements of the
discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the
discharge authority. His service characterization is correct as
indicated on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AETC/SGPS recommends denial of the applicants request to change
his RE code, indicating the separation was carried out in
accordance with established policy and administrative
procedures. He does not meet current medical criteria for a
waiver.
A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request for an
RE code that would make him eligible to reenlist, indicating
that while his RE code of 4C is erroneous, he should have been
issued an RE code of 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. The RE code 2C applies to all entry-
level separations without characterization of service regardless
of whether the discharge is voluntary or involuntary.
Therefore, because the 2C RE code is driven by his entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service, AFPC/DPSOY will provide
him a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C,
unless otherwise directed by the board.
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 3 Aug 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting
correcting the applicants record to allow him to reenlist. We
took notice of the applicants 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/DPSOY 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 applicants 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 commanders 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-2012-04109 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04109 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 19 Dec 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 22 Oct 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 24 Jan 13.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Feb 13.
Chair
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