RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03542 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active 
Duty, be changed to reflect the following: 

 

1. Award of the Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor and 
security forces badge in the Decorations, Medals, Badges, 
Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized section. (ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED) 

 

2. A RE code other than “2C” (involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service) that will allow him to reenter the 
Air Force. 

 

3. Change of his SPD code (Personality Disorder) to allow him to 
reenter the Air Force. 

 

4. Change of his narrative reason for separation from 
Personality Disorder to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

As a result of his combat service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he 
was diagnosed with PTSD. He agreed to counseling but refused to 
take the prescribed medication due to the negative side effects. 
He was then told he would be administratively separated for 
PTSD. When he received his DD Form 214, it stated Personality 
Disorder. The military personnel flight explained they could 
not change the reason for separation that was sent over from 
Life Skills. 

 

After the first year of his discharge, he was under a lot of 
stress and mental anguish. He continued to have problems at 
work and in his personal life. He began treatment for PTSD by a 
clinical physician from the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. 
During his treatment period, he was employed as a correction 
officer. He had no recurrence of PTSD during this time. 

 

He was later contacted by the Air Force Personnel Center and 
informed there was an error on his DD Form 214 and that it would 
be voided. He was told he would be reissued a new copy, 


however, his reason for separation was not changed and his RE 
and SPD codes still prevent him from reentering the Air Force. 

 

He is now cured of his PTSD and requests, in the interest of 
justice, that his DD Form 214 be corrected to allow him to 
reenter the Air Force. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and excerpts of his service records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserves on 18 January 
2002. On 17 December 2004, the applicant was notified of his 
commander’s intent to discharge him from the Air Force for 
conditions that interfere with military service: mental 
disorder. Specifically, he was diagnosed with a Personality 
Disorder. He acknowledged his right to counsel and to submit 
matters on his behalf: he consulted counsel and declined to 
submit matters. The staff judge advocate found the discharge 
legally sufficient. The commander directed the applicant be 
honorably discharged. He was issued an RE code of 2C and an SPD 
code of JFX. He was credited with serving 2 years and 7 months 
on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. The Life Skills Support Center 
confirmed the applicant’s mental disorder. The medical 
evaluation stated he did not have a medically disqualifying 
psychiatric condition. However, individuals with personality 
disorders have poor prognosis for improvement. They are at risk 
to act inappropriately and unpredictably. There is no evidence 
of psychosis or other disorder that would make one question 
competency. The applicant’s diagnosis suggests continued 
difficulty interacting in the Air Force and his level of 
dysfunction warranted separation from the Air Force. 

 

The applicant submitted a letter of enrollment in a 10-12 week 
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder program. It is a highly 
structured, intensive educational series that addresses PTSD and 
includes clinical assessment and treatment. While the applicant 
is coping well in his civilian capacity, it does not change the 
basis for discharge. Additionally, the military environment is 
unique and stressors encountered in such an environment may not 
appear or surface when removed from the military environment. 

 


The discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the 
discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. The applicant’s RE code is 
required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on 
his involuntary discharge with an honorable character of 
service. The Air Force Recruiting Service does currently waive 
RE code 2C, although they may not chose to in the applicant’s 
situation, each case is considered on a case by case basis. 

 

The complete 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 6 March 2012, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E). 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 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. The 
applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and his 
contentions were duly noted. However, we agree with the opinion 
and recommendation of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that relief beyond that already granted 
administratively is not warranted. Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the applicant’s request. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 


The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that 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 BCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-03542 in Executive Session on 26 April 2012, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

, Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 30 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Jan 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Mar 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair