RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02626
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
_
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable.
________________________________________________________________
_
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His characterization of service is uncharacterized; however, he
served over six months on active duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
________________________________________________________________
_
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 16 Oct 12.
The applicant was notified by his commander that she was
recommending him for discharge from the Air Force under the
provisions of AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations,
and AFI 36-3208, Table 5.4, Rule 1. The specific reason for
this action was for self-elimination from Pararescue (PJ)
Development Course prior to start of training. The applicant
acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification. He waived
his right to counsel and to submit statements. After a legal
review, the case was found to be legally sufficient. The
applicant received an entry level separation after serving 6
months and 9 days on active duty.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C and D.
________________________________________________________________
_
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. After reviewing the applicants
records, he self-eliminated prior to starting PJ Development
Course because he developed asthmatic symptoms that inhibited
his training. On 26 Feb 13, it was confirmed that he did suffer
from asthma, which existed prior to his enlistment. The
applicant did not wish to pursue a medical waiver and was
subsequently processed for an entry level separation.
Therefore, based on the documentation on file, they find that
the separation was done in accordance with established policy
and administrative procedures. The condition is disqualifying
for accession and having recurrence of symptoms in training
makes him ineligible for reconsideration for 3 years since the
date of his last occurrence or treatment.
The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial stating the applicant was only on
active duty for 175 days when the discharge action was
initiated; therefore, he must be separated with an entry level
separation in accordance with the governing instructions.
Further, the military environment is unique and stressors
encountered in such an environment may not appear or surface
when removed from the military environment. As such, he should
not have been allowed to join the Air Force due to having
asthma. Based on the documentation in the applicants records,
the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the
discharge authoritys discretion. Additionally, the service
characterization is correct as reflected on his DD Form 214.
Airmen are given entry level separation when separation is
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
________________________________________________________________
_
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 5 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, this office has received no response.
________________________________________________________________
_
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 applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force office 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
________________________________________________________________
_
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.
________________________________________________________________
_
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-02626 in Executive Session on 6 Feb 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 May 13, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 11 Jun 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 9 Jul 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 13.
Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 01413
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01413 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or, entry-level separation without characterization of service) and narrative reason for separation (Erroneous Entry), be changed to allow him to reenter...
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 01815
On 3 May 13, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized character of service and a narrative reason for separation of Discharge Fraudulent Entry into Military Service (Medical). Because the applicant was discharged for fraudulent entry, he was not credited any active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 05374
The applicant did not provide any evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the processing of her discharge. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of an error or injustice. We note the comments of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04908
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04908 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Item 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, be changed from erroneous entry other to medical discharge -...
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 01153
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He joined the Air Force right out of High School to help serve his country. After following a doctors recommendation to be tested for asthma, he was shocked to be diagnosed with asthma. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibit C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 01008
The specific reason for the proposed action was based on a Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 18 Jan 12, which indicated the applicant should not have been able to join the Air Force because of reactive airway disease. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the type of separation, narrative reason for separation, separation code and the character of service was appropriately administered and was within the...
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 00823
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00823 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her discharge characterization and her narrative reason for separation be changed. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the SPD code, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 00559
It should be noted that the applicant completed Basic Military Training and was attending technical training school at the time she was identified as having asthma. On 20 Sep 13, the applicants examining provider entered the following comment in her medical record Patient has a history of EPTE [existed prior to enlistment] asthma. While the Board notes the additional testing and associated documentation the applicant completed at Lackland Air Force Base, we concur with the opinion of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-03792
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C, D, and E. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicants request to change his service characterization for discharge, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 00970
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00970 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code of 2C which denotes Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Air Force. On 10 Jan 13, his commander recommended he be given an entry level discharge for mental disorders under...