RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00858 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His reentry code of 2C which denotes “Involuntarily separated 
with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service” be changed to 1M which denotes 
“eligible to reenlist” or 2B (Separated with a general or other 
than honorable conditions) RE code. 

 

2. His separation program designator (SPD) of JFX (Personality 
Disorder) be changed to JDR (Strength Reduction, First term 
airman, USAF). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was 18 years old at the time he enlisted in the Air Force and 
did not receive the career field he requested. He made a mistake 
by wanting to get out of the Air Force to join the Army to pursue 
the correct career field. He recognized his mistake; however, he 
did not do anything wrong to warrant the separation code of JFX. 
His personal doctors have evaluated him and determined he was 
fine. For the past three years, the Military Entrance Processing 
Station (MEPS) military doctors have approved him medically; 
however, the waiver was disapproved by higher command because of 
the separation code. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a letter from a 
doctor. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 
21 November 2006. 

 

On 15 December 2006, the applicant was notified by his commander 
that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a 
mental disorder. The applicant was diagnosed as having an 


adjustment disorder with depressed mood, as described in the 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). 
The evaluation stated the applicant’s ability to function in a 
military environment was considered significantly impaired. The 
applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge 
and waived his right to consult with legal counsel and to submit 
statements in his own behalf. 

 

The base legal office determined the case file was legally 
sufficient to support the separation. The discharge authority 
approved the discharge and directed the applicant be discharged 
with an uncharacterized entry-level separation under mental 
disorders. 

 

On 20 December 2006, the applicant received an uncharacterized 
entry-level separation, because of personality disorder and was 
issued an RE code of 2C. He served one month on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends the applicant’s SPD code be changed to 
reflect KFF and the narrative reason for separation be changed to 
reflect Secretarial Authority. DPSOS states that prior to 2003, 
the Services characterized all separations due to a mental 
disorder under a blanket SPD code of JFX with a narrative reason 
of personality disorder. The SPD code and narrative reason did 
not properly distinguish the other mental disorders (Adjustment 
Disorder, Impulse Control Disorder or other disorders) as 
referenced in AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airman, 
for which a service member could be separated. On 21 September 
2004, an updated list of standardized SPD codes to include 
additional codes for more specific mental disorders was released. 

 

At the time of the applicant’s discharge from the Air Force, the 
expanded separation codes were not authorized for use. DPSOS 
states that JFX does not accurately reflect the applicant’s 
diagnosis of an adjustment disorder; therefore, recommends his 
separation code of JFX be changed to reflect KFF with a narrative 
reason for separation of “Secretarial Authority.” Although DPSOS 
recommends a change in the separation code and narrative reason 
for separation, they do not recommend a change to the applicant’s 
character of service. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for a 
change of his RE code. DPSOA states RE code 2C is correct based 
on the applicant’s entry-level separation with uncharacterized 
service. He did not provide any supporting evidence that his RE 
code was in error. 

 


The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends a change of the narrative 
reason for the applicant’s discharge to Secretarial Authority 
with a change of the separation code to KFF, but no change in his 
RE code. 

 

The complete BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 3 December 2010 for review and comment within 30 
days. To date, a response has not been received (Exhibit F). 

 

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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting a 
change in the applicant’s narrative reason for separation. After 
reviewing the evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s 
narrative reason for separation inaccurately reflects the 
circumstances surrounding his discharge. After noting the 
recommendations and opinions provided by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility and the BCMR Medical Consultant, we are 
persuaded that partial relief is warranted. As noted by the 
Separations Branch, at the time of the applicant’s separation 
from the Air Force, all members discharged due to a mental 
disorder fell under a blanket SPD code of JFX with a narrative 
reason of Personality Disorder. However, since the applicant’s 
actual diagnosis was an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, 
and not a Personality Disorder, we believe the interest of 
justice is best served by changing his narrative reason for 
separation to Secretarial Authority, with a separation code of 
KFF. In regards to the applicant’s request for a change of his RE 
code, the applicant has provided no evidence showing that his 
separation, characterization of his service, and RE code are in 
error or contrary to the prevailing instruction. 

 

Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected as indicated 
below. 

 


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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 20 December 2006 with a narrative reason for 
separation of “Secretarial Authority” rather than “Personality 
Disorder,” and issued a separation code of “KFF” rather than 
“JFX.” 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00858 in Executive Session on 13 January 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

Panel Chair 

Member 

Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Feb 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Sep 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Sep 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, 

 dated 29 Nov 10. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Dec 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair