RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00650 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His uncharacterized entry level separation be changed to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His parents signed for him to enlist in the Air Force while in high school because his recruiter had promised that he would be trained as a jet engine mechanic. He was never treated fairly by the Air Force from the day he spoke with the recruiter to the day he was discharged. He was advised that he would get an honorable discharge; however, that did not happen. Nothing he was told was true and he never received a formal discharge. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 3 Oct 86 for a period of four years. He was evaluated by mental health and diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features and parent- child problems. They noted that there was no Axis II diagnosis, but that the applicant showed signs of immature and dependent traits. He denied suicidal ideation and his suicide risk was low although it was noted that he may act out to convince superiors of his need to leave the Air Force. He admitted to drug use, but it was unsubstantiated and they noted that his family problems were unlikely to be resolved by returning home. However, given his immaturity, he was not likely to be an effective Air Force member. The squadron commander initiated administrative discharge action against the applicant, on 12 Jan 87, for unsatisfactory duty performance. The specific reasons for the proposed action were the diagnosis cited above and two incidents of failure to report to duty. After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted written statements in his own behalf. The staff judge advocate found the case file legally sufficient and recommended an entry level separation. The discharge authority approved the entry level separation. On 22 Jan 87, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10, by reason of entry level performance and conduct, and was issued an RE Code of 2C. He was credited with 3 months and 19 days of active duty service. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided an investigative report which is attached at Exhibit C. On 13 Oct 10, a copy of the FBI report was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. At that time, he was also invited to provide additional evidence pertaining to his activities since leaving the service. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 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. Based on the evidence of record and in accordance with the governing directive, the entry level service characterization he received was due to initiation of his separation within the first 180 days of continuous active service. Therefore, after a thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, the applicant’s character of service was issued in accordance with the governing directives and we find no evidence to indicate that his separation from the Air Force was inappropriate. Additionally, we note, an uncharacterized separation is not an unfavorable reflection of military service and should not be confused with other types of separations. Rather, an uncharacterized entry level separation merely signifies the length of military service and should not be viewed negatively upon a member’s character. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00650 in Executive Session on 18 November 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 Feb 10, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. FBI Report of Investigation. Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Oct 10.