RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02385 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her narrative reason for separation, separation program 
designator (SPD) and reentry (RE) code 
be changed to allow her to reenter military service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She does not have a personality disorder. She left military 
service because she was a lesbian and was not a good fit for the 
military. She is revisiting the idea of joining the military 
since the repeal of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) policy. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air Force on 
15 May 07. 

 

On 5 Jun 07, the applicant expressed she wanted to leave 
military service, made homosexual admission, and attempted 
suicide. 

 

On 11 Jun 07, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was 
recommending her discharge from the Air Force for a condition 
that interfered with military service (mental disorder). The 
basis for the proposed action was the 6 Jun 07 diagnosis by the 
Behavioral Analysis Service of Adjustment Disorder with mixed 
anxiety and depressed mood. 

 

On 11 Jun 07, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and waived her rights to consult legal 
counsel and to submit a statement in her own behalf. 

 

On 11 Jun 07, the case was determined to be legally sufficient 
and the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished 
an entry-level separation. 


 

On 15 Jun 07, the applicant was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service and a narrative reason 
for separation of “Personality Disorder,” along with an SPD code 
of “JFX” and RE code of “2C,” (involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service). She was credited with one month 
and one day of active service. 

 

Airmen are given entry-level separation 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 member and the service to 
characterize a member’s limited service when separation is 
initiated within the first 180 days of active service. 

 

On 20 Sep 11, the law commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
(DADT), 10 USC 654, was repealed. The Department of Defense 
subsequently issued guidance indicating that Service Discharge 
Review Boards (DRB) should normally grant requests to change the 
narrative reason for a discharge, requests to re-characterize 
the discharge to honorable, and/or requests to change the 
reentry code when both of the following conditions were met: 
(1) the original discharge was based solely on DADT or a similar 
policy in place prior to enactment of DADT, and (2) there were 
no aggravating factors in the record, such as misconduct. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOR will administratively correct the applicant's 
separation code to reflect "JFY" and the narrative reason for 
separation to "Adjustment Disorder," unless otherwise directed 
by the board. A review of the applicant's record reveals there 
was an error in the applicant's separation record. Her DD Form 
214 incorrectly reflects she was discharged from the Air Force 
with a separation code of "JFX" and a narrative reason of 
"Personality Disorder." This does not infer that the 
applicant's separation from the Air Force was unjust or 
improper, rather the separation code entered on her DD Form 214 
was incorrect. Since the applicant was diagnosed with an 
Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood, the DD Form 214 should 
have reflected a separation code of "JFY" and narrative reason 
of "Adjustment Disorder." Although corrective action is 
warranted with respect to the applicant’s SPD code and narrative 
reason for separation, said corrective action will not result in 
a more favorable reenlistment condition than what currently 
appears on the applicant's DD Form 214. The applicant’s 
uncharacterized character of service and RE are correct and in 
accordance with DoD and Air Force Instructions. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 


 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant's request for 
changing her RE code. The applicant is basing her support for 
her requested changed on the repeal of DADT. However, she was 
not discharged under the DADT or similar program. She was 
discharged under Conditions that Interfere with Military 
Service. AFPC/DPSOS validated the applicant's discharge 
processing and identified the applicant's reason for separation 
should be corrected and that her uncharacterized character of 
service and RE code 2C would not be affected by recommended 
change to the narrative reason for separation and SPD code. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 30 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E). 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 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 warranting 
correction of the applicant’s record to allow her to reenlist. 
We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging 
the merits of the case; however, we are not convinced the 
applicant’s uncharacterized service represents an injustice. In 
this respect, we note that in accordance with Department of 
Defense (DoD) policy Airmen are given entry-level separation 
with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the 
first 180 days of continuous active service, regardless of the 
basis for the action. While it is clear the applicant’s 
homosexual admission precipitated her entry-level separation, 
the fact remains that she was discharged due to her Adjustment 
Disorder and her service was uncharacterized due to the duration 
of said service, not because of her homosexual admission. We 
also note the RE code 2C the applicant received is correct and 
accurately reflects that she was furnished an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service. As for her narrative 
reason for separation and SPD code, we note that while the 
applicant was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder, her DD Form 


214 erroneously reflects a narrative reason for separation of 
“Personality Disorder” and SPD code of “JFX.” We note that 
AFPC/DPSOR has indicated they will administratively correct the 
applicant’s record to reflect the appropriate narrative reason 
for separation and SPD code and, although the recommended 
changes will not provide the applicant with the relief she 
seeks, we agree with their determination and, therefore, have no 
objection to the administrative correction. We also 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-2012-02385 in Executive Session on 28 Feb 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 May 12, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 10 Jul 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 2 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair