AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2017-00813	
					
GENERAL:  The applicant was discharged on 18 Oct 17 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with an Entry Level Discharge for Fraudulent Entry (Drug Abuse).  The applicant appealed for a change to the discharge narrative reason and the reenlistment eligibility code.  The board was conducted on 6 Nov 18.  

The applicant appeared and testified before the Discharge Review Board (DRB), without counsel, at Joint Base Andrews, MD, on 6 Nov 18.  A witness was present and testified on the applicant’s behalf.  The following additional exhibits were submitted at the hearing:  character reference letters 

The attached examiner’s brief (provided to applicant only), extracted from available service records, contains pertinent data regarding the circumstances and character of the applicant’s military service. 
  
FINDING:  The DRB voted 3 to 2 to change the reenlistment eligibility code to 2C.  The board voted unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to change his discharge narrative reason.  

DISCUSSION:  The DRB, under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an applicant’s discharge, is authorized to change the characterization of service and the narrative reason for discharge if such changes are warranted.  If applicable, the board can also change the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility code.  In reviewing discharges, the board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the applicant.  The board completed a thorough review of the circumstances that led to the discharge and the discharge process to determine if the discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety.  

The applicant made no contentions that the discharge was inequitable or improper but contended the reenlistment eligibility and separation codes were incorrect for his discharge.  The applicant was discharged with a reenlistment eligibility code of 2G for not revealing his marijuana use prior to attending Basic Military Training.  After reviewing the service record, the DRB found evidence that the reenlistment eligibility code was incorrect, however the separation code is consistent with the correct discharge narrative reason and is correct. 
 
CONCLUSION:  The board found sufficient evidence that the reenlistment eligibility code was erroneous and was approved for a change to 2C, Entry level separation w/o characterization of service.  The board did not change the discharge narrative reason.
 
The DRB results were approved by the board president on 9 Nov 18.  If desired, the applicant can request a list of the board members and their votes by writing to:  
Air Force Review Boards Agency
Attn: Discharge Review Board
1500 West Perimeter road, Suite 3700
Joint Base Andrews, NAF Washington, MD 20762-6602  
Attachment:
Examiner's Brief