RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04207 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Entry-level separation (ELS) with 
uncharacterized service) be changed. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He has been examined by a licensed psychologist and his RE code 
is inaccurate. He requests his RE code be changed so he may re-
enter the Air Force. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate that he 
enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 19 Feb 02. 

 

On 8 Mar 02, the applicant’s commander notified him of his 
intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force for a 
condition that interferes with military service, mental 
disorders, in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative 
Separation of Airmen. The reason for the action was his 
diagnosis as having an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. 

 

On 8 Mar 02, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, 
waived his right to consult with legal counsel, and elected to 
not submit statements in his behalf. 

 

On 9 Mar 02, the case was found legally sufficient and the 
discharge authority approved the commander’s recommendation on 
11 Mar 02. On 14 Mar 02, the applicant was furnished an ELS 
with uncharacterized service and was credited with 26 days of 
total active service. 

 

 


The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force at Exhibits C and D. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends the applicant’s narrative reason for 
separation and separation program designator (SPD) code be 
administratively corrected to reflect the circumstances of his 
separation. While the evidence of record indicates the 
applicant’s ELS with uncharacterized service was consistent with 
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation and within the discretion of the discharge authority, 
the use of the narrative reason of “Personality Disorder” and 
SPD code of “JFX” constitutes an error. 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.” Because this SPD code and narrative 
reason did not properly distinguish the other mental disorders 
for which a person could be separated, the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense (OSD) released an updated standardized SPD 
code list which includes the codes for more specific mental 
disorders. Since the applicant was furnished an ELS with 
uncharacterized service for an adjustment disorder with 
depressed mood, not a personality disorder, his narrative reason 
for separation and SPD code should reflect “Adjustment Disorder” 
and “JFY,” respectively. This recommendation does not infer 
that his separation from the Air Force was unjust or improper, 
rather the separation code entered on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, was 
incorrect. Airmen are given ELS with uncharacterized service 
when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined it 
would be unfair to the Department or the member to characterize 
a member’s limited service when such service is less than 
180 days. Therefore, the applicant’s uncharacterized service is 
correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice with regard to the applicant’s RE code. 
The RE code of 2C is required in accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the US Air Force, based on the applicant’s ELS 
with uncharacterized service; the RE code is independent from 
the narrative reason for separation. Notwithstanding the 
AFPC/DPSOS recommendation related to the applicant’s narrative 
reason for separation and SPD code, the applicant’s RE code of 
2C is appropriate based on his ELS with uncharacterized service. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/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 13 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit E). 

 

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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; however, we agree with the opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 
injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however 
he has presented no evidence which would lead us to believe the 
Reentry (RE) code of 2C was not appropriately assigned or did 
not accurately reflect the circumstances of his entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service. He has provided no 
evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise. Therefore, 
absent evidence the applicant was not afforded rights to which 
he was entitled, there was an abuse of discretionary authority, 
or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the requested relief. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-04207 in Executive Session on 26 Jul 11, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-04207 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Oct 10. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 29 Mar 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 May 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair