RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02801

XXXXXXXXXX					COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His separation code be changed.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He completed 4 years of his enlistment, and separated 3 months before his separation date, under financial hardship.  He wants to join the Air National Guard and his current separation code, KDB (service member initiated discharge allowed by established directive when continued retention in the military service would impose a hardship including hardship when a member assumes responsibility for the support of a dependent), prevents him.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force senior airman.  

On 15 Aug 00, the applicant applied for financial hardship discharge.

On 14 Sep 00, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, with a separation code of KDB.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits C and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application.  The applicant voluntarily requested separation, and was approved by the commander and base separations authority.  There is no evidence of an error or injustice with discharge processing.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  The reenlistment eligibility code 4A (separated for hardship or dependency reasons) is appropriate for a hardship discharge.  There is no evidence of an error or injustice.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 Jun 18 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was timely file.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  While the Board acknowledges the applicant’s desire to serve, after thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  However, should the applicant secure a letter(s) of support from the gaining service the Board would be willing to reconsider the case.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2STM and AFPC/DP2SSM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.  

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  

The applicant be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:  

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5., considered Docket Number BC-2017-02801 in Executive Session on 17 Jul 18 and 30 July 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:  Application, DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 17.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 14 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 31 May 18.
Exhibit E:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Jun 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9 regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-02801.