RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02626
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His characterization of service is uncharacterized; however, he 
served over six months on active duty.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty.

His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 16 Oct 12.  
The applicant was notified by his commander that she was 
recommending him for discharge from the Air Force under the 
provisions of AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, 
and AFI 36-3208, Table 5.4, Rule 1.  The specific reason for 
this action was for self-elimination from Pararescue (PJ) 
Development Course prior to start of training.  The applicant 
acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification.  He waived 
his right to counsel and to submit statements.  After a legal 
review, the case was found to be legally sufficient.  The 
applicant received an entry level separation after serving 6 
months and 9 days on active duty.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C and D.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AETC/SGPS recommends denial.  After reviewing the applicant’s 
records, he self-eliminated prior to starting PJ Development 
Course because he developed asthmatic symptoms that inhibited 
his training.  On 26 Feb 13, it was confirmed that he did suffer 
from asthma, which existed prior to his enlistment.  The 
applicant did not wish to pursue a medical waiver and was 
subsequently processed for an entry level separation.  
Therefore, based on the documentation on file, they find that 
the separation was done in accordance with established policy 
and administrative procedures.  The condition is disqualifying 
for accession and having recurrence of symptoms in training 
makes him ineligible for reconsideration for 3 years since the 
date of his last occurrence or treatment.

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial stating the applicant was only on 
active duty for 175 days when the discharge action was 
initiated; therefore, he must be separated with an entry level 
separation in accordance with the governing instructions.  
Further, the military environment is unique and stressors 
encountered in such an environment may not appear or surface 
when removed from the military environment.  As such, he should 
not have been allowed to join the Air Force due to having 
asthma.  Based on the documentation in the applicant’s records, 
the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the 
discharge authority’s discretion.  Additionally, the service 
characterization is correct as reflected on his DD Form 214.  
Airmen are given entry level separation when separation is 
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 5 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, this office has received no response.

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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, we agree with the opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force office of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that 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.

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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-2013-02626 in Executive Session on 6 Feb 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 May 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 11 Jun 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 9 Jul 13.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 13.




                                  
                                   Chair

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