RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBERS:  02-00437
		INDEX CODE 110.02
	 	COUNSEL:  None

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her 2002 entry-level separation be changed to an honorable discharge.

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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.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records (Exhibit B), are contained in the official document provided in the applicant’s submission (Exhibit A) and in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force (Exhibit C). 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPRS provided their rationale for recommending denial.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 Apr 02 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The applicant was timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that her entry-level separation should be characterized as an honorable discharge. The applicant had 5 months and 10 days of active service. Airmen are given entry-level separation without characterization when discharge is initiated in the first six months of continuous service. The Department of Defense determined it would be unfair to characterize such limited service. The applicant’s uncharacterized service is correct and her entry-level separation should not be construed as negative or confused with other types of separation. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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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 this application in Executive Session on 20 July 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00437 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Feb 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, undated.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Apr 02.