RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04628 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her entry-level separation with uncharacterized service be 
upgraded to an honorable discharge. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She is having difficulties in finding gainful employment because 
of her uncharacterized character of service. She served 
honorably in the Air Force without receiving reprimands or 
negative reports; therefore, her discharge should be upgraded to 
honorable. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate she enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 15 January 2002. 

 

On 21 May 2002, the applicant was notified by her commander of 
his intent to recommend her discharge from the Air Force for 
unsatisfactory entry-level performance or conduct. The specific 
reason for the action was exceeding body fat or failure to meet 
fitness standards. 

 

On 21 May 2002, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
action, waived her right to legal counsel, and elected not to 
submit a statement on her behalf. 

 

On 22 May 2002, the case was found to be legally sufficient. 

 

On 23 May 2002, the discharge authority directed the applicant 
be furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized 
service. 

 



On 30 May 2002, the applicant was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service with a narrative reason 
for separation of “Entry-level performance and conduct,” and an 
RE code of 2C (Entry-level separation without characterization 
of service). She was credited with 4 months and 16 days of 
total active service. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in 
the master personnel records, the discharge was appropriately 
administered and within the discretion of the discharge 
authority. Airmen in entry-level status should be discharged 
when their unsatisfactory performance or conduct shows they are 
not qualified to be productive members of the Air Force. They 
are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized service 
when separation is initiated within the first 180 days of 
continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) 
determined that it would be unfair to the Department or the 
member to characterize a member’s limited service when such 
service is less than 180 days. Therefore, she was appropriately 
issued an RE code of 2C as the result of her entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service in accordance with DoD 
and Air Force instructions. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 14 December 2012 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 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 an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or 
injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on 
the evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s entry-level 
separation, with uncharacterized service for unsatisfactory 
entry-level performance or conduct, was consistent with the 
substantive requirements of the governing instructions and 
within the commander’s discretionary authority. Therefore, in 
view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend favorable consideration 
of the relief requested. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04628 in Executive Session on 25 June 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 September 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 11 December 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 December 2012.