RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01606 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His reentry (RE) code of 2C, which denotes “Approved honorable involuntary separation or entry level separation”, be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Armed Forces. 2. His narrative reason for separation of adjustment disorder be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge was inequitable and the reason for his separation (mental disorder) should be considered an act of hazing. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement and a copy of DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 3 Feb 11, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 16 Feb 11, the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with anxiety by the Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS). Because of his diagnosis, he no longer met retention standards and his ability to function effectively in a military environment was significantly impaired. On 23 Feb 11, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5.11., Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, specifically for Adjustment Disorders. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, waived his right to seek counsel and to submit a statement on his own behalf. On 24 Feb 11, the discharge authority approved the applicants entry level separation. On 25 Feb 11, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force and “received an entry level separation, with an uncharacterized character of service” in the grade of airman. He served 23 days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code and narrative reason for separation. DPSOS states airman are given entry-level separation and uncharacterized service characterization when separations are initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized service is correct and IAW with DoD and Air Force instructions. The applicant’s discharge to include the characterization was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code is correct per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the United States Air Force, chapter 3, based on his entry level separation with an uncharacterized character of service. DPSOA states at the time of his separation, the applicant stated he could not handle the stress of basic training. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 16 Sep 11, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice regarding the applicant’s request for a change in his reentry (RE) code. The RE code “2C” issued at the time of his separation accurately reflects the circumstances of his separation and should remain unchanged. In addition, we find no evidence which warrants a change in the narrative reason for the applicant’s separation. After reviewing the evidence of record, the applicant’s contentions, and the assessments provided by the Air Force offices of responsibility, we believe the applicant’s narrative reason for separation of “adjustment disorder” was proper and in compliance with the appropriate directives. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that 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-2011-01606 in Executive Session on 25 Oct 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01606 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Apr 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOS, Letter, dated 22 Jul. Exhibit D. HQ AFPC/DPSOA, Letter, dated 25 Aug 11. Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 16 Sep 11. Panel Chair