RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-04500

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His character of service be changed to honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had no negative incidents in his record while at Officer Training School (OTS) and his service for that time should be considered honorable.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 February 1986.

He attended OTS from 18 February 1986 through 15 May 1986.

On 15 May 1986, he was furnished an entry level separation and was credited with 2 months and 28 days of active service.  His narrative reason for separation reflects “To Accept Commission in the AF from Officer Training Program,” along with a character of service as not applicable.

On 15 May 1986, he accepted commission in the Air Force Reserve (AFR) as a second lieutenant (2Lt).

For more information, see the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.

Airmen are in entry level status during the first 180 days of continuous active military service.  If a separation action is initiated while an airman is within that period, it will be described as entry-level.  The applicant’s period of service while at OTS was less than 180 days, therefore, the entry-level separation with uncharacterized service is correct as indicated on the applicant’s DD Form 214.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2STM 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 28 December 2017 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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting a change to the applicant’s character of service.  After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded that the requested relief is warranted.  We note the rationale of the office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as our own, and find no basis on which to recommend favorable action.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2017-04500 in Executive Session on 15 February 2018 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 October 2017, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 21 December 2017.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 28 December 2017, w/atch.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.