RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04791 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without service characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter military service. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge was unjust. He graduated from basic military training (BMT) as an honor graduate despite his past history of autism. He does not meet the full diagnostic criteria for autistic disorder as reflected in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 6130.08, Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: In accordance with DODI 6130.08, Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services, paragraph 29, Learning, Psychiatric, and Behavioral an individual with Asperger Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders are disqualifying for enlistment into military service. On 21 May 13, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 12 Sep 13, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Erroneous Enlistment. The specific reason for the discharge action was the applicant had a preexisting mental condition (Autism/Asperger’s Disorder) that does not meet retention standards for continued military service. On 17 Sep 13, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action and elected to submit a statement in his own behalf. On 25 Sep 13, the legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation. On 28 Sep 13, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. On 7 Oct 13, he was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service, with a corresponding RE code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry- level separation without characterization of service), and a narrative reason for separation of “erroneous entry.” He was credited with 4 months and 17 days of total active service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant had a long history of a medical condition that was not compatible for military service. While in BMT he was evaluated by Mental Health and they recommended not granting a waiver for entry for military service, but to process him for separation. The evidence of record reflects his separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant received the appropriate RE code of 2C based on his involuntary discharge with uncharacterized service in accordance with the provisions of AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In 2012, he received a four hour evaluation for his autism (of which he no longer has). He has not taken any medication for autism in over two years. He did not have autism when he enlisted. Although, he was diagnosed with autism at the age of two it has not had an effect on him. He did well in school and graduated high school with a 3.32 grade point average. He completed four years of Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training and graduated second in command of the unit. He is the type of man the military needs. The applicant’s complete response is at 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. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission, including his rebuttal response, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. The applicant contentions are duly noted, however, other than his own assertions, we found no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge process or the assignment of the contested RE code. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2013-04791 in Executive Session on 11 Dec 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Oct 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 10 Dec 13. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 Jan 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 14. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 18 Apr 14.