RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02075 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” and separation code of “JFY” be changed. 2. His Reentry (RE) code of “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization” be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge was improper and not properly evaluated. He did not have any issues with anxiety prior to his enlistment into the military or at any other point in his life. He has no signs of mental illness or anxiety disorders. He wants to reenlist in the Air Force and pursue a career in law enforcement. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Psychological Evaluation and doctor’s statement. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 18 Oct 11, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 21 Feb 12, the applicant was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety by a staff psychiatrist. Because his diagnosis was so severe, his ability to function effectively in the military environment was significantly impaired and did not meet retention standards for continued military service. On 22 Feb 12, the applicant was informed by his first sergeant of the possible ramifications of his mental health diagnosis. Specifically, he was informed that if he felt further counseling and/or therapy would not be effective in enabling him to function in the military environment, administrative discharge would be the most likely outcome. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of Mental Health Diagnosis Ramifications and stated that further therapy and/or counseling would not enable him to function in a military environment. On 24 Feb 12, the 362nd Training Squadron (362 TRS) Military Training Flight Chief forwarded the case to the 362 TRS/CC, with a recommendation that the applicant be eliminated from the F- 15 course and separated from the Air Force. The 362 TRS/CC concurred with the recommendation. On 6 Mar 12, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen for a mental disorder. Specifically, the applicant was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety by a staff psychiatrist. He acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge. On 12 Mar 12, after consulting with counsel, the applicant waived his right to submit a statement on his own behalf. On 19 Mar 12, the 82nd Training Wing Assistant Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support discharge and recommended the applicant receive an entry-level separation without the offer of probation or rehabilitation. On 20 Mar 12, the discharge authority approved the applicant’s discharge. On 22 Mar 12, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation, with a separation code of JFY, and was issued an RE code of 2C. He served five months and five days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his narrative reason for separation. The documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel records reflects the discharge to include the narrative reason for separation and separation code was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. 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 characterize their limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code. The applicant’s RE code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the Air Force based on his entry- level separation with an uncharacterized character of service. The applicant does not provide any proof of an error or injustice regarding his RE code. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. AETC/SGPS addresses the medical aspects of the process related to his separation. The applicant’s normal evaluation provided in this review may be the case now, but it does not negate his diagnosis and documented history from basic military training. Based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s records, the separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 15 Aug 13, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded that any relief is warranted. Therefore, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale, as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ 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 Docket Number BC-2013-02075 in Executive Session on 30 Jan 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Apr 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 21 Jun 13. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Jul 13. Exhibit E. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 8 Aug 13. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Aug 13. Panel Chair