RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02561 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation be changed so that he may receive unemployment insurance. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His narrative reason for separation is preventing him from receiving unemployment insurance. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 Sep 12. On 21 Nov 12, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for erroneous enlistment. The specific reason for the action was the applicant was diagnosed with having a liposclerosing myxofibrous tumor (benign neoplasm of long bones of lower limb) and did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist. Had the Air Force known of the severity of this condition prior to his enlistment, he would not have been allowed entry into the military. On 21 Nov 12, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his right to consult counsel or submit statements in his behalf. On 28 Nov 12, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation. On 29 Nov 12, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service with a narrative reason for separation of “Discharge Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards.” He was credited with 2 months and 29 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, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. In accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 1.22.4, failure to complete at least two years of continuous active duty rendered the applicant unqualified to receive a disability separation. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge, to include the narrative reason for separation, was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. The narrative reason for separation is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. Additionally, the applicant’s service characterization is incorrect on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days continuous service. Therefore, his character of service of “Entry-level” will be administratively corrected to reflect “Uncharacterized.” A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 23 Aug 13 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 injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note the Air Force OPR has verified the applicant’s records erroneously reflect a character of service of “Entry Level,” instead of “Uncharacterized,” and will correct his records administratively. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2013-02561 in Executive Session on 18 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 May 13, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 9 Jul 13. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Aug 13. Panel Chair