AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2019-00668	
					
GENERAL:  The applicant was discharged on 26 Sep 2013 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with a(n) Entry Level/Uncharacterized discharge for Fraudulent Entry Into Military Service, Drug Abuse.  The applicant appealed for a change to the discharge narrative reason and a change to the reenlistment eligibility code.  The board was conducted on 31 Mar 2020.  

The applicant was initially elected a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB), but requested the board be completed based on a records only review since he was eligible for one.  

The applicant was not represented by counsel.    

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 unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to change the discharge narrative reason to Secretarial Authority.  However, the board recognized the administrative error on his reenlistment code and voted unanimously to approve to change the reenlistment eligibility code to 2C.

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/improper.  Applicant states he wants to join another branch of service but is unable to due to his current reenlistment code.  He notes that has matured and is ready to serve his country to the best of his ability, therefore, he is requesting a code that can be used with a waiver for re-entry.  

After reviewing the service record, the DRB found no evidence to indicate the applicant was unaware of the Air Force policy of zero tolerance for illegal drug use.  The board determined the facts in this case met the criteria and, therefore did not approve the applicant’s request to change the narrative reason.  It did recognize that the reenlistment code was incorrect and approved the change.

CONCLUSION:  

The board found neither the evidence of record, nor that provided by the applicant substantiated any inequity.  However, sufficient evidence existed to convince the board the reenlistment code was improper due to an administrative error.  Therefore, the board determined the reenlistment eligibility code was changed to “2C”.  The board did not change the characterization or the discharge narrative reason 

The DRB results were approved by the board president on 1 May 20.  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
3351 Celmers Lane
Joint Base Andrews, NAF Washington, MD 20762-6602  

Attachment:
Examiner's Brief (Applicant Only)