RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04346
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her narrative reason for separation be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The narrative reason for separation she received was unjust. She
did not have a mental disorder; she was extremely stressed in the
military environment. She believes the narrative reason she
received may affect her employment opportunities and may prevent
her from obtaining a firearm.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 22 Oct 08, the applicant contracted her enlistment in the
Regular Air Force.
On 10 Nov 08, the applicants commander notified her that he was
recommending her discharge from the Air Force for a condition
that interfered with military service (mental disorders). The
reason for the action was the applicants 4 Nov 08 diagnosis as
having an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed
mood by the Behavioral Health Analysis Service (BAS).
Her commander advised her of her rights in this matter. On
10 Nov 08, she acknowledged receipt of the notification of
discharge and, after consulting with legal counsel, waived her
right to submit a statement in her own behalf. She also
acknowledged if discharged she was not entitled to any disability
retirement or severance pay.
On 10 Nov 08, the legal office reviewed the case and found it
legally sufficient to support separation and recommended she be
furnished an entry level-separation with uncharacterized service.
On 12 Nov 08, the discharge authority directed the applicant be
furnished an entry-level separation. On 14 Nov 08, the applicant
was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized
service and a narrative reason for separation of Mental
Disorder, along with a separation program designator (SPD) code
of JFE. She was credited with 24 days of total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends changing the applicants separation code to
JFY and narrative reason for separation to Adjustment Disorder.
The applicants DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects a separation code
of JFE and a narrative reason for separation of Mental
Disorder. This does not infer that her separation was unjust or
improper, rather the separation code and narrative reason for
separation was incorrect. Although the notification for discharge
stated the basis for discharge was mental disorder, the applicant
was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and
depressed mood, and she concurred with the findings and
recommendations. The recommended corrective action will not
result in a more favorable reenlistment condition than what
currently appears on her DD Form 214.
Airmen are given an entry-level separation when separation is
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.
The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a service member
served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would
be unfair to the service member or the service to characterize
their limited service. Therefore, the uncharacterized service
resulting in a reentry code of 2C, (involuntarily separated with
an honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without
characterization of service), is correct and in accordance with
DOD and the Air Force Instruction.
The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 10 Feb 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. The
applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder and was
subsequently discharged. Although the applicant was diagnosed
with an adjustment disorder, her DD Form 214 erroneously reflects
a separation code of JFE and narrative reason for separation of
mental disorder. The Air Force office of primary responsibility,
AFPC/DPSOS, has indicated they will administratively correct the
applicants record to reflect a separation code of JFY and a
narrative reason for separation of adjustment disorder unless
otherwise directed by this board. Although the recommended
changes will not provide the applicant with the relief she is
seeking, we agree with the determination by DPSOS this is the
correct code and, therefore, have no objection to the
administrative correction. We note the applicant has not
expressed any objection to the proposed administrative
correction. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to
correct the record as requested by the applicant.
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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-2011-04346 in Executive Session on 5 Jun 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 5 Jan 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.
Panel Chair
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