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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 03415
Original file (BC 2014 03415.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03415

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His character of service be changed from “uncharacterized” to 
“honorable.”


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His discharge characterization was unfair due to him being 
unable to physically complete the Tactical Air Control Party 
(TACP) Preparatory Course.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release 
or Discharge from Active Duty, on 29 Nov 10, he enlisted in the 
Regular Air Force.

On 23 Mar 11, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for “Entry 
Level Performance or Conduct,” specifically, failure to make 
satisfactory progress in a required training program.  The 
specific reason for this action was he was restricted from 
participating in any Battle Field training and as a result, he 
was removed from the TACP Preparatory Course.

On 23 Mar 11, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
discharge notification, waived his right to consult with legal 
counsel and to submit statements in his behalf.

On 25 Mar 11, the discharge authority concurred with the 
commander’s recommendation and directed his immediate 
separation.

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On 29 Mar 11, the applicant received an entry-level separation 
with uncharacterized service.  The narrative reason for 
separation is “Entry level Performance or Conduct.”  He was 
credited with four months and one day of total active service.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  The applicant did not submit any 
evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in 
the discharge processing.  Airmen are given entry-level 
separation/ uncharacterized service characterizations when 
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service.  The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if 
a member served less than 180 days of continuous active 
service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to 
characterize their limited service.  In accordance with DoD 
and Air Force instructions, the applicant must be separated 
with an entry level separation since he was only on active 
duty for 114 days when the discharge action was initiated.

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AETC/SGPS recommends denial.  The applicant did not submit any 
evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in 
the discharge processing.  A review of the applicant’s medical 
records revealed that he was restricted from completing training 
due to his knee pain.  The separation was done in accordance 
with established policy and administrative procedures.

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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.  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 offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of 
injustice.  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-2014-03415 in Executive Session on 9 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                   , Panel Chair
	                  , Member
	                        , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 18 Dec 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 15 Jan 15.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 15.

	

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