RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00194
				INDEX CODE:  110.00
	APPLICANT	COUNSEL:  NONE

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Applicant requests that the reenlistment eligibility (RE) code she received be changed or waived to allow her to reenter military service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She separated from the Air Force by choice because she was not allowed to stay in her guaranteed career field due to medical reasons.  She did nothing wrong and does not deserve an RE code saying she was involuntary separated.  She would like the opportunity to serve in the Air Force with her husband, who is also in the air traffic career field. 

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 06 Oct 99 for a period of four years.

On 24 Feb 00, the applicant was medically disqualified from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) course due to migraine headaches.  She was offered the opportunity to cross-train but chose to separate.

On 29 Feb 00, applicant was notified of her commander’s intent to recommend her for an Entry Level Separation based on her being medically disqualified from ATC training.  She was discharged with an Uncharacterized Entry Level Separation on 10 Mar 00 and an RE code of "2C."  She served a total of 5 months and 5 days active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief, Medical Consultant, AFBCMR, reviewed this application and states that during technical training the applicant was suffering from recurring headaches.  She underwent a medical evaluation and testing, which revealed musculoskeletal and migraine headaches.  The recurring headaches disqualified her from ATC training and the applicant opted to separate rather than being cross-trained into an AFSC that the Air Force would select. Since the applicant had not completed 180 days of service, she was discharged with an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  Upon entering into the Air Force an individual is considered in entry level status for 6 months of service and if separation occurs before the 6 months, the discharge will be an uncharacterized entry-level discharge.  The RE code "2C" which comes with the entry-level separation only indicates that it was an entry-level separation.  It does not imply that the individual received an involuntary separation.  The Medical Consultant further states that no error or injustice has occurred in the applicant's case and he recommends no change in the records. 

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

The Separation Procedures Section, Separations Branch, AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed the application and states that based upon the documentation in the file, they believe the discharge was consistent with procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the sound discretion of the discharge authority.  They further state that the applicant has not demonstrated that the discharge was inappropriate or not in compliance with the Air Force policy.  However, if the Board were to offer administrative relief, they would recommend changing her separation and narrative reason to "JFF-Secretarial Authority" (Exhibit D).

The Chief, Skill Management Branch, Directorate, Personnel Program Management, AFPC/DPPAES, also reviewed the application and states the reenlistment eligibility code "2C" is the applicable code for a member separated involuntarily with an honorable discharge, or entry level separation without characterization of service (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 25 May 01, for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.  

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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 probable error or injustice.  After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded that the reenlistment code she received was in error or unjust.  The Board notes that the RE code "2C" that the applicant received indicates an uncharacterized entry level separation for serving less than 6 months of service which would be appropriate considering that the applicant served 5 months and 5 days of active military service.  The applicant was disqualified from ATC training after undergoing a medical evaluation, which revealed musculoskeletal and migraine headaches.  We note the applicant was offered the opportunity to cross-train, however, she chose to separate.  While the applicant’s contentions are duly noted, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not established that she has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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 probable 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 this application in Executive Session on 26 June 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		Panel Chair
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 12 Jan 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 15 Mar 01.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 30 Apr 01.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAES, dated 14 May 01.
	Exhibit F.	Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 25 May 01.

					
					Panel Chair