RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04595 

 COUNSEL: 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her removal from the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) and 
subsequent security clearance and weapons handling 
disqualification be removed from her records. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She no longer has an “Adjustment Disorder” which was the basis 
for her involuntary separation. 

 

She experienced stress during basic military training (BMT) and 
based on this isolated incidence, she is currently disqualified 
from holding a security clearance and weapons handling. There 
were no similar incidences before or after military training. 

 

She no longer has an adjustment disorder; therefore, no reason 
she should be disqualified. 

 

She met with a psychiatrist to ensure that she is mentally 
healthy. The psychiatrist confirmed she has adjusted and does 
not have any mental illnesses. She completed her Bachelor’s 
Degree and will soon begin work on an advanced degree. 

 

Having her records cleared will be advantageous to her future. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a mental health 
evaluation. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 2 Jul 07, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for 
a period of four years. 

 

On 17 Jul 07, the applicant was notified by her squadron 
commander that he was recommending her discharge from the Air 
Force for a condition that interfered with military service, 
specifically, for a mental disorders. The applicant was 


diagnosed 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 evaluation stated the applicant’s ability to function in a 
military environment was considered significantly impaired. The 
specific diagnosis was Axis I: Adjustment Disorder with Mixed 
Anxiety and Depressed Mood. 

 

On 17 Jul 07, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and waived her rights to consult with 
legal counsel and to submit statements in her own behalf. The 
base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally 
sufficient to support the basis for separation. The discharge 
authority approved the separation and directed the applicant be 
discharged with an uncharacterized entry-level separation. 

 

On 19 Jul 07, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, by reason of “Personality Disorder.” She 
served 18 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS does not support removing any 
history from her file as it was correct at the time she was in 
the service. SGPS found the separation was completed in 
accordance with established policy and administrative procedures 
current at that time. 

 

SGPS further states at the time of her separation the applicant 
was found disqualified for military service, the Personnel 
Reliability Program (PRP), could not hold a security clearance, 
or do any weapons handling. The majority of jobs in the Air 
Force require a security clearance, and all those in security and 
weapons handling require meeting PRP requirements, and/or weapons 
handling. Due to her diagnosis she did not meet any of these 
program conditions and therefore, she was disqualified for all of 
the above. 

 

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends the applicant’s narrative reason for 
separation and separation code be changed to reflect “Adjustment 
Disorder” and “JFY.” 

 

DPSOS states a review of the applicant’s record reveals there was 
an error in the applicant’s separation record. The applicant’s 
DD Form 214, incorrectly states she was discharged from the Air 
Force with a separation code of “JFX” and a narrative reason of 
“Personality Disorder.” Since the applicant was discharged with 
an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, the 
DD Form 214 should have reflected a separation code of “JFY” and 
narrative reason of “Adjustment Disorder.” Although DPSOS 


recommends a change in the separation code and narrative reason 
for separation, they point out the corrective action will not 
result in a more favorable reenlistment condition than what 
currently appears on her DD Form 214. 

 

DPSOS further states although the applicant is apparently 
succeeding and coping well in her civilian capacity, it does not 
change the basis for which she was discharged from the Air Force. 
The military environment is unique and stressors encountered in 
such an environment may not appear or surface when removed from 
the military environment. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 22 Apr 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (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 timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been provided to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice regarding her 
removal from the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) and 
subsequent disqualification from weapons handling and a security 
clearance. The evidence of record reflects the applicant was 
removed from the PRP based on being diagnosed with a mental 
disorder. It appears the applicant has adjusted well since her 
separation from the Air Force, and according to a medical 
professional, no longer suffers from a mental disorder; however, 
this does not change the fact that she was diagnosed and treated 
for a mental disorder while in the service. The applicant has 
provided no evidence showing that her separation was in error or 
contrary to the prevailing instruction, or that appropriate rules 
were not followed. Therefore, in the absence of persuasive 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend favorable 
relief regarding this request. 

 

4. Notwithstanding the above, we find sufficient evidence of an 
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 
her discharge. As noted by the Separations Branch, the 


applicant’s DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects she was discharged 
from the Air Force with a separation code of “JFX” and a 
narrative reason for separation of “Personality Disorder.” In 
this respect, the applicant was not diagnosed with a personality 
disorder; but, as the record indicates, was diagnosed with an 
adjustment disorder. In view of the above, and in order to 
preclude any further injustice to the applicant, we recommend the 
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 she was 
discharged on 19 July 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-2010-04595 in Executive Session on 29 Jun 11, 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 9 Dec 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 21 Jan 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 5 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair