RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01706 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His character of service on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from uncharacterized to under honorable conditions. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He can receive education benefits from the state of Wisconsin if his discharge was under honorable conditions. His reenlistment (RE) code of 2C means under honorable conditions. The injury he incurred while in basic military training (BMT) was the basis for his discharge. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, an excerpt from his military medical records, and a letter from the Waukesha County Veterans Services office requesting assistance from the applicant’s state senator. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Aug 06. On 14 Nov 06, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Erroneous Enlistment. His reason for taking this action was the applicant’s diagnosis by the Trainee Health Flight, Wilford Hall Medical Center, as having post concussive syndrome, which existed prior to him entering military service. He acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his right to consult with counsel and to submit statements on his own behalf. On 27 Nov 06, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service and credited with 3 months and 20 days of active service and issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service). Airmen are given an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined it would be unfair to the member or the service to characterize a member’s limited service when separation is initiated within the first 180 days of active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial, indicating the processing of the applicant’s separation was carried out in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. Although the applicant believes he had an injury during training that caused his discharge, his records show he withheld information concerning his loss of consciousness and migraine headaches prior to entering active duty. If the information pertaining to his injury had been disclosed to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) he would have been disqualified and a waiver would have been required for him to enter active duty. The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 18 May 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ 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; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge process. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s entry- level separation with uncharacterized service was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the discharge authority’s discretion. As a matter of DOD policy, Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe that his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service was improper or contrary to the provisions of the governing directive. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-01706 in Executive Session on 17 Jan 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Apr 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 14 May 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 May 12. Chair