RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04109 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code of 4C (failure to meet physical standards for enlistment) be changed to a code that will allow him to reenlist in the military. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: During his pre-enlistment process, he informed the recruiter that he had childhood asthma but was told it wasn’t necessary to include that in the paperwork. The discovery of asthma happened as a result of a visit to the hospital during basis training for a sprained ankle. Because he was military dependent, all of his prior medical history was in the system. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 6 Oct 09. On 27 Oct 09, the applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force for erroneous enlistment. The specific reason for the action was that he did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist, as evidenced by as 23 Oct 09 medical narrative summary that found he did not meet the minimum medical standards to enlist. On 27 Oct 09, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, waived his rights to legal counsel and to submit a statement in his behalf. On 29 Oct 09, the case was found to be legally sufficient and on 29 Oct 09, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation. On 30 Oct 09, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service and credited with 25 days of total active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant’s discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. His service characterization is correct as indicated on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AETC/SGPS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code, indicating the separation was carried out in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. He does not meet current medical criteria for a waiver. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for an RE code that would make him eligible to reenlist, indicating that while his RE code of 4C is erroneous, he should have been issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) as required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF. The RE code 2C applies to all entry- level separations without characterization of service regardless of whether the discharge is voluntary or involuntary. Therefore, because the 2C RE code is driven by his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service, AFPC/DPSOY will provide him a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C, unless otherwise directed by the board. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 3 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit F). ________________________________________________________________ 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 correcting the applicant’s record to allow him to reenlist. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, other than the erroneously issued RE code of 4C that will be administratively corrected by AFPC/DPSOY to reflect 2C, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on the evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s entry-level separation, with uncharacterized service for failure to meet medical standards for enlistment, was consistent with the substantive requirements of the governing instructions and within the commander’s discretionary authority. Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend favorable consideration of the relief requested. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2012-04109 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04109 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 19 Dec 12. Exhibit D. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 22 Oct 12. Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 24 Jan 13. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Feb 13.