RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00657 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He entered the United States Air Force to serve his country and was disqualified during his initial training due to sleepwalking. He did not recognize the uncharacterized status was unacceptable for employment purposes until now and asks for the Board’s understanding for the delay in requesting a change. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 4 Jan 11, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force. On 10 Jan 11, he was referred to the Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS) and endorsed a disqualifying history of sleepwalking compounded by thoughts pertaining to self-harm that emerged during training. He self-reported sleepwalking once a week since childhood and indicated he was not asked about sleepwalking by his recruiter or at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). He also indicated he thought about suicide by cutting his wrist during training but denied any current thoughts of suicide. The Staff Psychology Provider diagnosed him with Axis I: Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood; EPTS Sleepwalking. Because of these diagnoses, the applicant did not meet retention standards for continued military service. He acknowledged the findings and conclusions as accurate. On 13 Jan 11, he provided a written statement indicating he was never asked about sleep walking at the MEPS or by the recruiter. He also indicated he was guessing at the number of times he did so and could recall only one certain incident. He also stated everyone in his family sleep walks and that he would never lie to the military. On 18 Jan 11, his commander notified him he was recommending he be discharged under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for Fraudulent Enlistment. The specific reason for this action is the applicant failed to document his history of sleepwalking on the DD Form 2807-2, Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report. Had he documented it, the Air Force would have rendered him ineligible for enlistment. He acknowledged receipt of the notification memorandum that day, waiving his rights to counsel and declining to submit statements on his own behalf. On 21 Jan 11, the applicant received an uncharacterized discharge. He was credited with 18 days of active service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The Staff Psychology Provider memorandum dated 10 Jan 11 shows he self-reported a history of sleepwalking and his DD Form 2807-2 is clearly marked “no” in response to the question on sleepwalking. Therefore, fraudulent enlistment is the correct basis for the discharge. The Separation Program Designator (SPD) code and narrative reason for separation are correct and in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force Instructions. Airmen are given an entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days continuous active service. The DoD determined if a member served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, the entry level separation and uncharacterized character of service are correct and IAW DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating the separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. Review of the applicant’s records and medical notes show he admitted to sleepwalking at least once a week since childhood and checked “No” on his DD Form 2807-2 section 2, question 4, regarding sleepwalking. Since he knew he had the condition and still checked “no” on his history form, they do not support his request. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluation(s) were forwarded to the applicant on 25 Apr 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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; 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. 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 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00657 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 31 Mar 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 19 Mar 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 14. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974