RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01154
		INDEX CODE:  110.00, 112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His narrative reason for separation be changed from homo-sexual admission to something that would change his separation code.

2.  His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to a 1C and his discharge be upgraded to honorable.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was injured during basic training.  He was transported to Wilford Hall for treatment.  He told the doctor he wanted back in his flight, but was told by the doctor that he was not worldwide qualified and the Air Force would kick him out without pay.  The doctor told him the only way to get out of the Air Force was to say that he was a homosexual and he would be out in two days.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a letter from his Congressman with 8 character references, 11 certificates and a Basic Law Enforcement Training Course Final Grade Report.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 6 July 1995          in the grade of airman basic.

On 20 July 1995, applicant made a statement that he is a bisexual and requested to be discharged on the basis of homosexual conduct.

On 25 July 1995, the commander notified the applicant that he was being discharged from the Air Force with an entry-level separation.  Applicant acknowledged the notification and waived his board entitlement.  On 27 July 1995, the discharge authority approved him for an entry-level separation.

The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman basic, was separated from the Air Force on 1 August 1995 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (Entry-Level Separation – Homosexual Admission), and received an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  He had served 26 days total active service.  He was assigned a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS states that they believe the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  Additionally, the discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge authority.

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

AFPC/DPPAE states that the reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C, Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service, is correct.

A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 May 2002, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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 error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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 23 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 1 May 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 1 May 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 20 May 02.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 24 May 02.