RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00418
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reentry (RE) and separation (SPD) codes be changed to waiverable codes
that allows her to enlist in the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She is not a security risk and wants to be in the military. Her recruiter
told her choosing an open or general career field would result in her being
assigned to the dental or medical fields; however, she was assigned to
Security Forces. Her initial reaction was “anxiety” because of her
mother’s concern for her safety. Her request to be reassigned to a
different career field was denied.
While she was awaiting discharge, she realized her initial reaction was
extreme and requested her discharge be stopped but it was too late.
She should not have been assigned to Security Forces; however, she would
like to be in the medical field.
In support of the application, the applicant submits copies of her personal
statement, her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty and several character reference letters.
The 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 15 Apr 2008 for a period
of six years. After completion of Basic Military Training and Technical
School, she was assigned duties as a Security Forces helper.
In a Mental Health Evaluation dated 18 Jun 08, the applicant was diagnosed
with Axis I: Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
after she was self-referred to the Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS) for an
evaluation because she reportedly had a fear of using weapons and a
subsequent lack of motivation to continue in training. She reported a
severe philosophical conflict with being in the Security Forces and
resultant depression and anxiety.
On 23 Sep 08, her commander notified her that he was recommending her
discharge from military service for Conditions that Interfere with Military
Service, specifically, Mental Disorders. A legal review of the discharge
case file was found legally sufficient. The discharge authority approved
the recommended separation and the applicant was discharged on 8 Oct 08
with an uncharacterized character of service. She was issued a separation
code of “JFY” (adjustment disorder) and an RE code of 2C (involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without
characterization of service). She had served 5 months and 24 days on
active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states based on the documentation
on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction
and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. DPSOS found no
error or injustice in the processing of the applicant’s discharge to
warrant a change to her separation code or narrative reason for separation.
The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the RE code 2C is the only
authorized RE code for members who receive an entry level separation with
an uncharacterized character of service. The applicant did not provide any
evidence to support an error or injustice. A waiver of the RE code 2C by
the gaining service would be more appropriate than changing the DD Form 214
to reflect an incorrect RE code.
The complete DPSOA 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 22
May 09 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office
has received no response (Exhibit D).
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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 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 the conclusion
that 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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown
that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to
our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a
hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 24 September 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Joseph D. Yount, Panel Chair
Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2009-00418:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Feb 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 8 Apr 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 7 May 09.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR dated 22 May 09.
JOSEPH D. YOUNT
Panel Chair
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