RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00284
		INDEX CODE:  110.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C be changed to allow eligibility to reentry the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 24 Jul 01 for a period of 4 years.

On 15 Aug 01, the applicant received notification that he was being recommended for discharge for fraudulent entry.  He received an uncharacterized entry level separation on 21 Aug 01 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (fraudulent entry into military service).  Applicant received an RE Code of 2C, which defined means "Involuntary separation with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service."

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPRS stated that, on 15 Aug 01, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was being discharged for fraudulent entry.  The applicant failed to indicate on his SF 93, Report of Medical History, that he had a history of mental health treatment.  DPPRS indicated that airmen are given entry level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.  The applicant’s uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with Department of Defense and Air Force instructions.  An entry level/uncharacterized separation should not be viewed as negative and should not be confused with other types of separation.  The HQ AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/DPPAE stated that the applicant was discharged on 21 Aug 01, after serving 28 days of active service.  The RE code of 2C is correct.  The HQ AFPC/DPPAE 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 applicant on 21 June 2002 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).
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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 applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the respective Air Force offices and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, absent sufficient 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 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 Docket Number 02‑00284 in Executive Session on 23 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 02.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 1 Mar 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 13 Jun 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jun 02.