RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00143 

INDEX CODE: 112.10 

 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (involuntarily discharged with an 
honorable discharge) be changed to allow him to reenter the 
military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He has changed his attitude about his discharge. He should be 
allowed to reenter the military since his country needs his 
service. He has not kept his oath to complete four years. He 
can be a positive testimony to other airmen. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement; a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty; a copy of a Mental Health Evaluation; 
a copy of a Recommendation for Discharge; a Memorandum for 
Record; and a copy of a Letter of Admonishment (LOA). 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served from 3 September 2002 to 18 March 2005. He was promoted 
to the grade of airman first class (E-3) effective 3 January 
2004. 

 

The applicant presented for medical care on 1 February 2005 
complaining of thoughts of suicide and murder following the 
dissolution of a relationship with his girlfriend. The applicant 
was subsequently referred for psychiatric evaluation. A 
physician’s memorandum, dated 3 March 2005, found the applicant 
was unsuitable for continued military service on the basis of a 
diagnosis of Personality Disorder NOS (not otherwise specified). 
It was determined the applicant was potentially dangerous based 
upon episodes of anger/rage, lack of socially accepted norms 
regarding thoughts of harming and killing others, unstable 


interpersonal relationships, unstable self image and transient 
paranoid ideation, and feelings of victimization. 

 

The applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend 
him for an honorable discharge for Conditions that Interfere with 
Military Service, specifically: Mental Disorders – Personality 
Disorder under the authority of Air Force Program Directive 36-32 
and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, paragraph 5.11.9.1. The 
applicant acknowledged receipt of his commander’s intent and, 
after consulting counsel, submitted a statement in his own 
behalf. 

 

After considering the applicant submission, the commander 
recommended the applicant be discharged with an honorable 
characterization of service. On 16 March 2005, the Deputy Staff 
Judge Advocate found the case to be legally sufficient and 
recommended the applicant be honorably discharged. The discharge 
authority approved the recommended discharge and directed the 
applicant be honorably discharged without probation and 
rehabilitation. 

 

The applicant was honorably discharged effective 18 March 2005 
with a reentry code “2C” and a narrative reason for separation as 
Personality Disorder. He served 2 years, 6 months, and 16 days 
on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states that based on the 
documentation on file in the master personnel records, the 
discharge, to include his narrative reason for separation, was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the 
discharge authority. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states that the RE code “2C” 
is required based on the involuntary separation with honorable 
characterization of service per Air Force Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, chapter 3. The applicant does not 
provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his 
RE code. The RE code “2C” is not driven by a medical condition, 
but is based on his involuntary discharge with honorable 
character of service. 

 

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 17 September 2010, for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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 an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case and do not find that it supports a 
determination that the applicant was improperly separated from 
active duty in 2005. The RE code issued at the time of the 
applicant’s separation accurately reflects the circumstances of 
his separation and we do not find it to be in error or unjust. 
Therefore, in view of the above and absent persuasive evidence 
that the applicant was denied rights to which entitled, 
appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate 
standards were not applied, we are not persuaded to correct the 
record as requested. Accordingly, the applicant’s request 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00143 in Executive Session on 21 October 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair 

 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member 

 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member 

 


The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2010-00143: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Dec 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 19 Jul 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Aug 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Sep 10. 

 

 

 

 

 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 

 Panel Chair