RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01071
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized service be changed to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes that he served his country honorably for 29 days. He
was never in trouble and had no problems adapting to military
life.
In support of his request, the applicant provides documents
extracted from his military personnel records.
The applicants 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 May 2007.
On 8 June 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, and paragraph 5.11.9. The specific reason was a
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).
It was 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. The applicant waived his right to
consult with counsel and elected not to submit statements in his
own behalf.
In a legal review of the case file, the assistant staff judge
advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended
separation. On 11 June 2007, the discharge authority concurred
with the recommendations and directed an entry level separation.
The applicant was discharged on 13 June 2007. He served 29 days
on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicants request to change
his character of service. DPSOS states airmen are given entry
level separation/uncharacterized service when separation is
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.
The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served
less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be
unfair to the member and the service to characterize their
limited service. Therefore, the uncharacterized service
resulting in the reentry code of (2C) is correct and in
accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.
A review of the applicants record reveals there was an error in
the applicants separation record. The applicants 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 applicants separation from the Air
Force was unjust or improper, rather the separation code entered
on his DD Form 214, was incorrect. Since the applicant was
diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood, the DD
Form 214 should have reflected a separation code of JFY and
narrative reason of Adjustment Disorder. Although DPSOS
recommends the separation code and narrative reason for
separation be corrected, the corrective action will not result in
a more favorable reenlistment condition than what currently
appears on the applicants DD Form 214.
The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 19 November 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). 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
carefully reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded
that the applicants uncharacterized entry level separation
should be changed. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the 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. Additionally,
we note, an uncharacterized separation is not an unfavorable
reflection of military service and should not be confused with
other types of separations. Rather, an uncharacterized entry
level separation merely signifies the length of military service
and should not be viewed negatively upon a members character.
We note the Air Force office of primary responsibility has
indicated that the appropriate narrative reason and corresponding
SPD code documented on the applicants DD Form 214 should have
been Adjustment Disorder and JFY, respectively, based on the
applicants diagnosis of an adjustment disorder with depressed
mood. We concur with this recommendation. Therefore, we
recommend the records be corrected to the extent 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 13 June 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-2010-01071 in Executive Session on 6 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2010-01071 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 March 2010, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 9 November 2010.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 November 2010.
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