RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00739 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry code of "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed to a code that would 
allow him to reenlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He believes his record to be in error or unjust because the staff 
who processed his separation did not understand his situation and 
overlooked major details. Several attempts were made to explain 
and correct the situation through his chain of command in hopes 
of being given a second chance; however, he was discharged with a 
2C RE code. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and a copy of a medical report. 

 

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 4 September 
2007. 

 

On 21 September 2007, the applicant was notified by his commander 
of his intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air 
Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 
5, Section 5B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, 
paragraph 5.11. The specific reason was the applicant’s 
diagnosis by the Department of Mental Health Wilford Hall Medical 
Center, as having a mental disorder as contained in the 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). 
The Department of Mental Health, Wilford Hall Medical Center 
determined this condition interfered with duty performance and 
conduct and was severe enough that his ability to function in the 
military was significantly impaired. 

 


He was advised of his rights in this matter and acknowledged 
receipt of the notification on that same date. The applicant 
waived his rights to consult with counsel and elected not to 
submit statements on his own behalf. 

 

In a legal review of the case file, the assistant staff judge 
advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended an 
entry-level separation. 

 

On 25 September 2007, the discharge authority concurred with the 
recommendations and directed discharge with an entry-level 
separation. The applicant was discharged on 27 September 2007. 
He served 24 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant's request; however, 
they recommend the applicant's separation code of JFX be 
corrected to reflect JFY and the narrative reason for separation 
(Personality Disorder) be corrected to reflect Adjustment 
Disorder. The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, incorrectly reflects he was 
discharged from the Air Force with a separation code of JFX and a 
narrative reason of Personality Disorder. This does not infer 
that the applicant’s separation from the Air Force was unjust or 
improper, rather the separation code entered on his DD Form 214 
is incorrect. Since the applicant was diagnosed with an 
Adjustment Disorder with mixed disturbance of emotion and 
conduct, the DD Form 214 should have reflected a separation code 
of “JFY” and narrative reason of “Adjustment Disorder.” They do 
not recommend changing the RE code. 

 

Airman are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service 
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 
180 days 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, the 
uncharacterized character of service resulting in the RE code of 
2C on his DD Form 214 is correct and in accordance with DoD and 
Air Force instructions. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request. DPSOA 
states that members who receive an entry-level separation with an 


uncharacterized character of service receive an RE code of 2C. 
The applicant did not provide any documentation or justification 
to support his request. 

 

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 21 August 2009, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no 
response. 

 

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant concurs with the recommendation to 
change the narrative reason to Adjustment Disorder, with a 
corresponding change of the separation code to JFY. However, he 
does not find the RE code of 2C to be in error or unjust and does 
not recommend a change of the RE code. The AFBCMR Medical 
Consultant states the applicant had an Adjustment Disorder and 
was expressing suicidal ideation and experiencing problems 
adjusting to military life to the point of necessitating 
hospitalization, within five days of entering active duty. This 
Adjustment Disorder was severe enough the treating psychiatrist 
recommended discharge from the service “ASAP.” The AFBCMR 
Medical Consultant opines that the applicant’s predisposition for 
a recurrence or exacerbation of his Adjustment Disorder poses an 
unreasonable health and mission safety risk and finds the 
applicant’s vulnerability particularly relevant in the context of 
the austere operational conditions and extreme mental stressors 
confronting members of all Military Departments. 

 

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit 
F. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 30 October 2009, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit G). As of this date, this office has received no 
response. 

 

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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 a 
thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that 
given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air 
Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the 
appropriate instructions. The applicant has not provided any 
evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise. Therefore, we 
agree with the Air Force office of primary responsibility and 
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In 
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought. 

 

4. Notwithstanding the above, as noted by the AFBCMR Medical 
Consultant and the Separations Branch, the applicant was not 
diagnosed with a personality disorder; but, as the record 
indicates, was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder. In view of 
this, and to preclude any further injustice to the applicant, we 
recommend that the narrative reason for his separation and the 
corresponding separation code be changed to reflect “Adjustment 
Disorder.” 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was discharged 
on 27 September 2007 with a narrative reason for separation of 
"Adjustment Disorder" rather than "Personality Disorder", and a 
separation code of "JFY" rather than "JFX". 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00739 in Executive Session on 20 January 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00739 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 February 2009, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 24 June 2009. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 21 July 2009. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 August 2009. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, 

 dated 23 October 2009. 

 Exhibit G. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 October 2009. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair