RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03084 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICTED 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His narrative reason for separation be changed. 

 

2. He be entitled to the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM). 

 

3. The John L. Levitow Honor Graduate award be reflected on his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation should be changed based on 
the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT).” 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 18 Jun 1982, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 13 Aug 1985, he was discharged under the provisions of AFR 
39-10, Administrative Separation of Airman, with an honorable 
character of service. His narrative reason for separation was 
“Homosexual – Acts.” 

 

In a letter to the applicant dated 24 Aug 2012, addressing 
correction of his DD Form 214, AFPC/DPSOR advised the applicant 
that due to regulations, they cannot amend the DD Form 214 to 
add the John L. Levitow Honor Graduate award. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force at Exhibits C,D, and E. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends approval of the applicant’s request to 
change his narrative reason for discharge. DPSOR states that 
although the discharge was properly processed according to the 
applicable regulation at the time, his discharge record 
indicates the discharge was based solely on DADT or a similar 
policy and did not involve aggravating factors. The absence of 
aggravating factors is also indicated by his honorable service 
characterization. 

 

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends the Board direct the Reenlistment (RE) 
code be changed to 1J, “Eligible to Reenlist-Elected Separation 
or Discharge.” DPSOA states that on 10 Sep 2011, the Under 
Secretary of Defense issued guidance to repeal DADT. The 
guidance stated that requests to change the RE code to 1J should 
be granted for members separated under DADT or similar policy 
that did not involve aggravating factors. A thorough search of 
the applicant's record did not reveal any aggravating factors. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

AFPC/DPSID states that no action is required in regards to the 
applicant’s request for entitlement to the AFAM. DPSID states 
that after a thorough review of his official military personnel 
record, they were able to verify award of the AFAM and the Air 
Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 
(AFOUA w/1 BOLC). His record has been corrected to reflect the 
aforementioned awards. 

 

The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 10 Dec 2012, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office (Exhibit F). 

 

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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 regarding the 
applicant’s request that the John L. Levitow Honor Graduate 
award be reflected on his DD Form 214. In this regard, we note 
that in accordance with AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and 
Decorations Program, and DoD Manual 1348.33-M, Manual of 
Military Decorations and Awards, the John L. Levitow Honor 
Graduate award is neither awarded, nor authorized by the 
Department of Defense; as such, it cannot be reflected on the DD 
Form 214. Accordingly, we denied this portion of his 
application. 

 

4. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has 
been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice to 
warrant changing the narrative reason for his separation. Based 
on the repeal of DADT, the Department of Defense issued policy 
guidance that Service Discharge Review Boards should normally 
grant requests to change the narrative reason for separation and 
RE code when both of the following conditions are met: (1) the 
original discharge was based solely on DADT or a similar policy 
in place prior to enactment of DADT and (2) there were no 
aggravating factors in the record, such as misconduct. In view 
of this and since the applicant’s records contain no aggravating 
factors, recommend his records be corrected to the extent 
indicated below. In regards to his request for entitlement to 
the AFAM, we note that DPSID was able to verify his entitlement 
to the AFAM and the AFOUA w/1 BOLC, requiring no action by the 
Board. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the 
time of his 13 August 1985, the narrative reason for his 
separation was Secretarial Authority with a separation code of 
“JFF” and a reenlistment code of “1J.” 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 28 Mar 2013, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

Panel Chair 

Member 

Member 

 


All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2012-
03084 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jul 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 21 Aug 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Sep 2012. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 3 Nov 2012, w/atch. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Dec 2012. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair