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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01455
Original file (BC-2011-01455.txt) Auto-classification: Denied

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2011-01455
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

________________________________________________________________
_

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed to a code that would 
allow him to reenlist.

________________________________________________________________
_

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He does not have an adjustment disorder.  During the contested 
time period, he had a series of anxiety attacks caused from the 
stress of marital problems.  He no longer suffers from anxiety 
disorders.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal 
statement and a copy of a Department of Veterans Affairs Rating 
Decision.

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

________________________________________________________________
_

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 December 
2009.

The applicant was notified by his commander on 16 August 2010, 
of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force 
under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208.  The 
specific reasons follow:

	  a.  On or about 7 July 2010, the applicant was diagnosed 
with an adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood.  
The severity of his disorder was so severe that his ability to 
function in the military environment was significantly impaired.

	  b.  The applicant self-referred to the Mental Health Clinic 
presenting significant symptoms of anxiety and depression 
related to on-going family problems and difficulty adjusting to 
the military environment.  Despite medication and multiple 
therapy sessions he made very little progress with his diagnosed 
condition.  He reported strong feeling of depression and stress 
related to the Air Force and his technical training.  He had 
exhibited debilitating symptoms of diminished interest in the 
military environment, and has failed to adjust.  Accordingly, 
based on his diagnosed disorder and manifested actions, he was 
eliminated from the Weather Apprentice Course.

He was advised of his rights in this matter and after consulting 
with counsel the applicant elected not to submit statements in 
his own behalf.  The discharge authority concurred with the 
recommendation and directed an honorable discharge.  The 
applicant was discharged on 27 August 2010.  He served 8 months 
and 27 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial.  DPSOS states based on the 
documentation on file in the master personnel records the 
discharge to include the narrative reason for separation and 
separation code was consistent with the procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority.  DPSOS found 
no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the 
applicant’s discharge.

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, 
chapter 3, based on his involuntary discharge with honorable 
character of service.  The applicant wants his RE code changed 
to allow him to reenter the military; however, per recruiting 
services prior service reentry guidance, members with RE code 2C 
can rejoin the Air Force if a waiver is approved.  Recruiting 
services decides whether waiver requests are approved or 
disapproved.  Changing the RE code to circumvent the screening 
process required with a waiver would not be appropriate.

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 9 September 2011, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  As of this date, this office has received no 
response.

________________________________________________________________
_

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 a 
thorough review of the evidence of record and given the 
circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, we 
believe the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the 
appropriate instructions.  In addition, the applicant has not 
provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a change 
to his RE code to allow him to reenlist is warranted.  Therefore, 
we agree with the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and 
adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought.

________________________________________________________________
_

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an 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.

________________________________________________________________
_

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01455 in Executive Session on 4 January 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:






The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01455 was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 April 2011, w/atchs.
  Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 19 July 2011.
  Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 August 2011.
  Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 September 2011.





			Panel Chair
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