RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05569
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His discharge be reversed and he be returned to the Air Force
Reserve.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should not have been discharged. A physicians assistant
said that he had flat feet pain that prevented him from
completing training; which is false. He did not have foot pain,
nor did it keep him from completing training. There were no
problems when he reported to Fort Dix, New Jersey for his
physical. There were also no problems according to the x-rays
taken of his feet at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
He has a note from a doctor stating that he does not have foot
pain. It also states that he can perform and put any amount of
stress on his feet without limitation.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a note from his
physician.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 20 July 2010.
On 23 September 2010, he was notified of his commanders intent
to discharge him from the Air Force for defective enlistment
under basis for erroneous enlistment. Specifically, a medical
narrative dated 17 September 2010 found that he should not have
been allowed to join the Air Force due to Pes Planus. The
applicant acknowledged his commanders intent, his right to
legal counsel, to submit a statement on his behalf and his right
to waive the aforementioned rights. The applicant waived his
right to counsel and declined to submit a written statement for
the commanders consideration. On 28 September 2010, the
commander approved the discharge. He was separated on
30 September 2010 with an entry level separation. His service
was uncharacterized.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. The record reflects the applicant
was seen at the Reid clinic on 17 September 20110 for another
problem when he stated that he did not want to continue training
due to his having foot pain. He was not motivated to continue
training. He also reported a history of Pes Planus prior to
entering the military.
An entry level separation was initiated and the applicant stated
that he understood the diagnosis and treatment plan to seek
treatment after separation. He did not wish to apply for a
medical waiver to remain in the Air Force Reserves.
The separation was in accordance with established policy and
administrative procedures.
The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. The separation was in accordance
with established policy and administrative procedures. His
condition rendered him unsuitable to continue with his military
service. The documentation in the applicants master personnel
file supports a basis for discharge and his entry level
separation and was within the discretion of the discharge
authority.
Airmen are given entry level separations and their service
uncharacterized when separating within the first 180 continuous
days of active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) has
determined if a member served less than 180 continuous days of
active service and it would be unfair to the member and the
service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, the
narrative reason for separation and is correct and in accordance
with DoD and Air Force instructions.
The applicant appears to be succeeding and coping well in his
civilian capacity; however, the military environment is unique
and the stressors encountered in such an environment may not
appear or surface when removed from the military environment.
The applicant did not submit evidence or identify an error or
injustice that occurred during the discharge processing.
The complete AFPC/DPSOR 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 1 March 2013, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no
response.
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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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we are not persuaded by the evidence
submitted in his appeal that his discharge should be reversed.
Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the
Air Force offices of primary responsibility, and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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-2012-05569 in Executive Session on 24 September 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05569 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 27 Dec 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 25 Feb 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Mar 13.
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