RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04791
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an
honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without service
characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter
military service.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His discharge was unjust. He graduated from basic military
training (BMT) as an honor graduate despite his past history of
autism. He does not meet the full diagnostic criteria for
autistic disorder as reflected in Department of Defense
Instruction (DODI) 6130.08, Medical Standards for Appointment,
Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
In accordance with DODI 6130.08, Medical Standards for
Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services,
paragraph 29, Learning, Psychiatric, and Behavioral an individual
with Asperger Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders are
disqualifying for enlistment into military service.
On 21 May 13, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
On 12 Sep 13, the applicants commander notified him that he was
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Erroneous
Enlistment. The specific reason for the discharge action was the
applicant had a preexisting mental condition (Autism/Aspergers
Disorder) that does not meet retention standards for continued
military service.
On 17 Sep 13, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action and
elected to submit a statement in his own behalf.
On 25 Sep 13, the legal office reviewed the case and found it
legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the
applicant be furnished an entry-level separation.
On 28 Sep 13, the discharge authority directed the applicant be
furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service.
On 7 Oct 13, he was furnished an entry-level separation with
uncharacterized service, with a corresponding RE code of 2C
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-
level separation without characterization of service), and a
narrative reason for separation of erroneous entry. He was
credited with 4 months and 17 days of total active service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. The applicant had a long history of a
medical condition that was not compatible for military service.
While in BMT he was evaluated by Mental Health and they
recommended not granting a waiver for entry for military service,
but to process him for separation. The evidence of record
reflects his separation was done in accordance with established
policy and administrative procedures.
A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. The applicant received the appropriate RE
code of 2C based on his involuntary discharge with uncharacterized
service in accordance with the provisions of AFI 36-2606,
Reenlistments in the USAF.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In 2012, he received a four hour evaluation for his autism (of
which he no longer has). He has not taken any medication for
autism in over two years. He did not have autism when he
enlisted. Although, he was diagnosed with autism at the age of
two it has not had an effect on him. He did well in school and
graduated high school with a 3.32 grade point average. He
completed four years of Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training and
graduated second in command of the unit. He is the type of man
the military needs.
The applicants complete response is at Exhibit F.
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. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission, including his
rebuttal response, in judging the merits of the case; however, we
agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force
offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale
as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the
victim of an error of injustice. The applicant contentions are
duly noted, however, other than his own assertions, we found no
evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge
process or the assignment of the contested RE code. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the requested relief.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2013-04791 in Executive Session on 11 Dec 14 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Oct 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 10 Dec 13.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 Jan 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 14.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 18 Apr 14.
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