RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-00827
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  18 SEP 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed to a 4C (separated for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test (AFRAT), or void enlistment).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant made no contentions.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 Jan 07 for a period of six years in the grade of airman basic.  

On 23 Feb 07, the squadron commander recommended administrative discharge action against the applicant for erroneous enlistment.  The reason for the proposed action was that she intentionally concealed a prior service history of panic attacks, self mutilation, and suicide attempts, which if revealed, could have resulted in rejection of her enlistment.  Had the Air Force known prior to her enlistment they could have rendered her ineligible to enlist.  Applicant was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety, Deferred, see OPMR.  The commander recommended applicant be given an entry-level separation.  On that same date, applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification.  She waived her right to consult counsel and to submit statements in her own behalf.  She also acknowledged her understanding of the reasons for her discharge, and that she would not be entitled to any disability, retirement, or severance pay.  On that same date, the assistant staff judge advocate, found the case file legally sufficient to support separation and recommended an entry-level separation.  On 27 Feb 07, the discharge authority approved the entry-level separation with service uncharacterized.

On 1 Mar 07, applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation, by reason of “Erroneous Entry (other),” and was issued RE code 2C.  She was credited with one month and two days of active duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial of the applicant’s request.  They found that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  Additionally, that the discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge authority.  

They also noted that airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization 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 continuous service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.  Therefore, her uncharacterized service is correct and in accordance with DOD and Air Force instructions.  

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 4 May 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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, at the time members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances of their separation.  Applicant’s RE code of 2C accurately reflects that she was involuntarily separated with an uncharacterized entry-level separation and given the circumstances surrounding her separation, we believe the RE code issued was in accordance with the governing instructions.  Additionally, the Board noted that airmen are given entry-level separation uncharacterized service characterization when a 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 continuous service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.  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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-00827 in Executive Session on 26 June 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Vice Chair
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 07, w/atch. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 Apr 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 May 07.

                                   XXXXXXXXXX
                                   Vice Chair