RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01428
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “2C” be changed to "3K" to
allow him to reenlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was discharged for phobia of weapons, even though he qualified with
two weapons.
In support of his appeal, he has submitted a copy of Certificate of
Appreciation, DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, and Student Training Report.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 August 2004 for a
period of four years.
On 19 November 2004, the applicant received notification from his
commander that he was being recommended for discharge from the Air
Force for conditions that interfere with military service. The
commander was recommending applicant receive an entry-level separation
based on a mental health evaluation diagnosing applicant with a
specific phobia. Specifically, the Wilford Hall Medical Center,
Behavioral Analysis Service stated that the applicant had been
evaluated twice for his difficulties with using firearms on 20 and 29
October 2004. He has described marked nervousness, shaking, abdominal
discomfort, racing heart, and rapid breathing when using a firearm. He
reported having difficulty yesterday during M4 training; such that he
required his instructor to pull the weapons trigger at the firing
range. The applicant explained his only experience with weapons has
been using a BB gun in Boy Scouts. The applicant further described
anticipatory anxiety regarding weapons training, characterized by
worry, rumination, and lose of appetite.
Applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification for discharge and
waived his rights to consult with legal counsel and submit statements
in his own behalf. The discharge authority approved the separation
and directed that the applicant be discharged with an uncharacterized
entry-level separation.
On 7 December 2004, the applicant was separated from the Air Force
under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of
Airmen (personality disorder), with an RE code of 2C and an
uncharacterized entry-level separation. The applicant had a total of
four months and five days of total active military service.
On 23 June 2005, AFPC/DPPRSP changed the Separation code of "JFX"
(Personality Disorder) to "JFF" and changed the Narrative Reason for
Separation of "Personality Disorder" to "Secretarial Authority".
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. 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 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
Department of Defense and Air Force instructions.
AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
26 May 2006 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
no response has been received by this office.
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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. After careful consideration
of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the
applicant, we are not persuaded that the reenlistment code the
applicant received was in error or unjust. The Board notes the
discharge and RE code "2C" that the applicant received indicates an
uncharacterized entry-level separation for serving less than 6 months
of service which would be appropriate considering that the applicant
served four months and five days of active military service. In this
respect, we note the applicant's narrative reason was administratively
corrected to accurately reflect the circumstances of his separation.
While the applicant’s contentions are duly noted, we agree with the
opinions and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale
as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not established
that he has been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-01428 in Executive Session on 22 June 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Ms. Glenda H. Scheiner, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 May 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 12 May 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 May 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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