RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02231

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, Block 24 - Character of Service, be changed from 
“Uncharacterized” to “Honorable”.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His recruiter misrepresented relevant information to both 
himself and personnel assigned to Lackland Air Force Base.  He 
served honorably while in basic training.

He signed up to serve his country and was prevented from doing 
so through no fault of his own.  He was fully prepared to 
fulfill his obligations had he been given the chance.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his 
DD Form 214 and a copy of a Request for Discharge Memorandum, 
dated 28 Feb 00.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 Jan 
00.

On 28 Feb 00, the applicant requested to be discharged from 
active duty in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative 
Separation of Airmen, Chapter 3, Section B, paragraph 3.11.  The 
reason for his request was he had enlisted with a guaranteed job 
in the Explosive Ordinance Disposal career field; however, 
through no fault of his own, the Air Force could not classify 
him into the guaranteed job he was promised and he did not 
desire another job.
 
On 29 Feb 00, the separation authority approved the applicant’s 
request.

On 1 Mar 00, the applicant was furnished an Uncharacterized 
discharge, and was credited with 1 month and 6 days of active 
service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects Type of Separation as Entry 
Level, Character of Service as Uncharacterized, Separation Code 
of KDS (no longer used), Reentry Code of 4M (Air Force breach of 
enlistment/reenlistment agreement) and Narrative Reason for 
Separation as Defective Enlistment Agreement.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum 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 an injustice.  Based on the documentation on file in 
the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with 
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation.

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force with a guaranteed career 
field of 3E8x1 (Explosive Ordinance Disposal).  Through no fault 
of his own, the Air Force was unable to classify him into his 
guaranteed job.  The applicant was provided the opportunity to 
be reclassified, but declined and instead elected to separate.  

The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served 
less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair 
to the member and the service to characterized their limited 
service.  Therefore, the Uncharacterized character of service on 
his DD Form 214 is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air 
Force instructions. 

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 10 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the 
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged 
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, 
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction    
36-2603.  Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the 
delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises 
issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the 
merits.  Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of 
justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely 
manner.  


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the 
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the 
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as 
untimely.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02231 in Executive Session on 28 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02231 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 27 Jun 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Nov 14.