RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00942 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His reentry (RE) code of 2C, which denotes “approved honorable involuntary separation or entry level separation,” be changed. 2. His narrative reason for separation of “Erroneous Entry (Other)” be changed so he can enter the Air Force (AF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), or Air National Guard (ANG). 3. His separation code of JFC, which denotes “discharge no board entitlement,” be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. The codes insinuate he had an abnormality prior to entering the military and lied about it. However, he passed the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and Basic Military Training (BMT) with no problem. 2. He is in great physical condition and passed the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) physical. 3. The military doctors back home indicated he tested negative for any abnormality and it was an isolated incident. 4. He has been seeing medical doctors and was cleared to be reinstated; however, upon taking his paperwork to the recruiter; he was informed he could not reenlist because of his RE and separation codes. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, medical records and letters from his doctors. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 18 Mar 08, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 24 Oct 08, the applicant was diagnosed with Noninflammatory Myopathy, which existed prior to enlistment. On 19 Nov 08, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5.14. for Erroneous Enlistment. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, waived his right to seek counsel and to submit a statement on his own behalf. On 26 Nov 08, the case file was determined to be legally sufficient to support separation. The discharge authority recommended approval of his erroneous enlistment separation. On 3 Dec 08, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force with an Erroneous Entry (other) separation, with an honorable character of service, without probation and rehabilitation in the grade of airman first class. He served 8 months and 16 days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of his request to change his narrative reason and separation code. DPSOS states the applicant’s Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 24 Oct 08, states he was diagnosed with Noninflammatory Myopathy; a condition so severe it prevented continued training. According to the medical record, the treating physician’s assistant (with the concurrence of the staff physician) concluded his condition existed prior to enlistment. Had the Air Force known of this condition at the time of his enlistment, he would not have been allowed entry in the military. Based on documentation in the applicant’s master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of his request to change his RE code. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the United States Air Force, chapter 5, based on his involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service and the applicant does not prove there was an error or injustice in reference to his RE code 2C, he only questions his discharge processing which was validated by DPSOS. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 22 Jul 11, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00942 in Executive Session on 13 Sep 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-00942 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOS, Letter, dated 2 Jun 11. Exhibit D. HQ AFPC/DPSOA, Letter, dated 6 Jul 11. Exhibit F. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 22 Jul 11. Panel Chair