RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02658

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntary separation with 
Honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed so that he may reenlist 
in the Air Force Reserve.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His separation code is inequitable because it was based on one 
isolated incident with no other adverse actions. 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted 
in the Air Force Reserve on 27 Mar 12.

On 9 Apr 12, the applicant was notified by his commander of his 
intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force for a 
mental disorder.  The specific reason for the action was that he 
was diagnosed by the Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS) as having 
an adjustment disorder with anxiety which significantly impaired 
his ability to function effectively in the military environment.

On 9 Apr 12, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, 
waived his right to legal counsel, and waived his right to 
submit a statement in his behalf.

On 10 Apr 12, the discharge authority directed the applicant be 
furnished an entry-level separation.  On 12 Apr 12, the 
applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service and credited with 16 days of total 
active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D.    

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not 
provided any proof of an error or injustice in reference to his 
RE code.  His RE code of 2C was issued in accordance with AFI 
36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, Chapter 5, based on his 
entry-level separation with uncharacterized service.  
Additionally, the applicant states he had 28 months of service 
but he only completed 16 days of active duty service.  During 
these 16 days, his section supervisor indicated the applicant 
was unable to adjust to Basic Military Training (BMT) and had 
numerous break-downs.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating the discharge was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the 
discharge authority.  The applicant was self-referred to BAS due 
to recurrent panic attacks.  He asserted that he was not capable 
of functioning adequately under pressure of military specific 
stressors in addition to stating reports of passive suicidal 
ideation with frequent thoughts of death.  The applicant’s 
mental health evaluation indicated that the combination of the 
applicant’s mental health disorder and low motivation to 
continue in training, would likely cause problems with 
adaptation to military life and become a liability to the Air 
Force.

Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized 
service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of 
continuous active service.  The Department of Defense (DoD) 
determined it would be unfair to the member and the service to 
characterize a member’s limited service when separation is 
initiated within the first 180 days of active service.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 20 Sep 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit E).

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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 an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-02658 in Executive Session on 6 Mar 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		                 , Panel Chair
		                 , Member
		                 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 May 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Jul 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 15 Aug 13.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Sep 13.




                                   
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