RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03468 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His Reentry (RE) code 2C, which denotes "Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation 
without characterization of service," be changed to allow his 
reentry in the military. 

 

2. His separation code of JFX, which denotes, “Personality 
Disorder,” be changed. 

 

3. His narrative reason for separation be changed from 
“Personality Disorder” to “Hardship,” along with the 
corresponding separation code. (In an email dated 15 Aug 2012, 
the applicant amended his request to disregard changing his 
narrative reason for separation). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He should have been issued a hardship discharge due to his 
mother's deteriorating health conditions. Since his mother 
passed away he is free to restart his military career. 

 

His first sergeant attempted to assist him with obtaining a 
hardship discharge; however, he found out that it could take up 
to two years. A mental health counselor told him he could be 
discharged more quickly with a mental health discharge. He was 
told that he would have no problem reenlisting. 

 

He has attempted to re-enlist in all branches of the service; 
however, he was not given a waiver. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 20 Jun 2006, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 13 Nov 2007, his commander notified him he was recommending 
his discharge from the Air Force for mental disorders. The 
commander recommended he receive an honorable discharge because 


he was diagnosed by the Behavioral Health Services as having a 
mental disorder as contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical 
Manual of Mental Disorders. Specifically, he was diagnosed with 
an Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood and Schizoid 
Personality Disorder. The Behavioral Health Services determined 
his disorder was severe enough that his ability to function in 
the military was significantly impaired. 

 

On 14 Nov 2007, he acknowledged receipt of the discharge 
notification and waived his right to submit statements. 

 

On 19 Nov 2007, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge 
legally sufficient. 

 

On 28 Nov 2007, he was honorably discharged from the Air Force 
with a RE code of 2C. He served 1 year, 5 months, and 9 days of 
total active service. 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his RE code. DPSOA states his RE code of 2C is required 
per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his 
involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his separation code and narrative reason for separation. 
DPSOR states they found no evidence of an error or injustice in 
the processing of his discharge. Based on the documentation on 
file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include 
the narrative reason for separation and separation code was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the 
discharge authority. 

 

The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 26 Nov 2012, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response 
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 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 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2012-03468 in Executive Session on 18 Apr 2013, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-03468: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jul 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 17 Sep 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, 8 Nov 2012. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 2012. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair