RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.s IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01145 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Uncharacterized character of service on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with service dates 31 May 00 to 23 Aug 00, be changed to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The reason for her separation was a hardship. There was no issue or act preventing the character of service to be listed as anything other than Honorable. She reenlisted in the National Guard Apr 09, and was informed that in order to receive credit for her prior service (83 days), her DD Form 214 needed to reflect an Honorable character of service. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 31 May 00. On 8 Aug 00, the applicant submitted AF Form 31, Airman’s Request for Early Separation/Separation Based on Change in Service Obligation, requesting separation based on financial hardship. On the same day, the unit commander endorsed the request stating that after a great deal of time spent with the applicant and her family to produce a workable solution to keep her on active duty, the entry level separation (ELS) would be the best course of action for her and her family at this time. Subsequently, the separation authority approved the request for an effective date of separation as soon as possible. On 23 Aug 00, the applicant was furnished an ELS/Uncharacterized Character of Service, with a narrative reason Hardship, and was credited with 2 months, and 23 days of active service. On 19 Mar 09, the applicant reenlisted in the Air National Guard (ANG). On 21 Oct 11, the applicant was commissioned a second lieutenant (O-1) in the ANG. The applicant currently serves in the ANG in the grade of first lieutenant (O-1). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR-SEP recommends denial, stating the applicant has not filed a timely application within three years of discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Notwithstanding the timeliness of the application, after reviewing the applicant’s military personnel records they determined that in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) guidance and Air Force instructions, her service characterization Uncharacterized as reflected on her DD Form 214 is correct. Airmen are given Entry-level separation (ELS)/Uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The DoD determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 9 Jul 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. The discharge to include the narrative reason for separation, SPD code, and character of service was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of discharge authority. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2015-01145 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01145 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Dec 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR-SEP, dated 7 Apr 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jul 15.