RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02166 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His entry level separation be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged due to low blood count, which was corrected with iron pills. In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement and a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 December 1986. The applicant was notified by his commander on 13 February 1987, of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10. The specific reason was a medical evaluation board, which met on 11 February 1987, found the applicant did not meet the minimum medical standards to join the Air Force due to iron deficiency anemia. He was advised of his rights in this matter and elected not to submit a statement on his own behalf. The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and directed an entry level separation. The applicant was separated on 18 February 1987. He served 2 months and 14 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends changing the applicant’s reentry code. SGPS states a review of the applicant’s records revealed he was found to have GI bleeding of unknown etiology with chronic iron deficiency anemia. Since anemia with no known cause was disqualifying, he was separated with an entry level separation. Since he may meet current medical criteria for military duty, they support changing his RE code. The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Airmen are given entry level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days continuous active service. The Department of Defense (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. Therefore, the uncharacterized character of service resulted in the reentry code of “4C” on his DD Form 214 is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 10 November 2011, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ 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 an injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case to include the differing opinions of the Air Force evaluators. However, the Board majority agrees with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSOS that the applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his entry level separation. Therefore, we adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board majority finds 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 majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02166 in Executive Session on 14 February 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: By a majority vote, the Board recommended denial of the application. xxx voted to grant the applicant’s request but does not desire to submit a minority report. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011- 02166 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 June 2011, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record. Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 12 August 2011. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 2 November 2011. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 November 2011.