RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02850 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation, Reentry (RE) code, and 
separation program designator (SPD) code be changed so that 
he can be eligible to re-enlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation of “Personality 
Disorder” is incorrect. Since his separation, he has 
undergone personality and psychological exams/evaluations 
which indicate he is fit to be a police officer. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s military personnel records, 
are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate 
offices of the Air Force, which are at Exhibits C and D. 
Therefore, there is no need to recite these facts in this 
record of proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends the applicant’s narrative reason for 
separation and SPD code be corrected to “Secretarial 
Authority” and “KFF,” respectively. On 8 Jun 01, the 
applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending 
him for discharge from the Air Force for a mental disorder. 
Specifically, the applicant was diagnosed as having an 
Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety. The applicant 
acknowledged receipt of the action and of his right to 
consult with legal counsel and submit statements on his own 
behalf. The action was found legally sufficient and the 


discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an 
entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. 
Prior to 2003, the Services characterized all discharges 
due to a mental disorder under a blanket narrative reason 
of “Personality Disorder” and associated SPD code. 
However, this narrative reason and SPD code did not 
properly distinguish between the other mental disorders 
(adjustment disorder, impulse control disorder, etc.). 
Since then, the services have established more specific SPD 
identifiers to more clearly designate the type of mental 
disorder for which a member has been discharged. 
Therefore, the narrative reason for separation and SPD code 
should be changed. Notwithstanding the above, there is no 
basis to change the applicant’s RE code as his RE code of 
“2C” is associated with his entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service. Airmen are issued an entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service when the separation 
action is initiated within the first 180 days of active 
service. The Department of Defense determined that it 
would be unfair to the Department or the member to 
characterize their limited service when such service is 
less than 180 days. While the applicant’s narrative reason 
for separation and SPD code should be corrected, the board 
will have to make its own determination as to whether the 
documents provided by the applicant are sufficient to 
warrant his future re-entry into military service. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit 
C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for 
his RE code to be changed. AFPC/DPSOR verified the 
applicant’s discharge processing and recommended a change 
of his narrative reason for separation; however, they do 
not recommend changing the applicant’s RE code as it was 
required in accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in 
the USAF. There is no evidence or proof of an error or 
injustice in regards to his entry-level separation. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit 
D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant submitted copies of medical progress notes 
from a community medical center which outlined a health 
physical for military clearance and includes a 
recommendation indicating the applicant is healthy in body 
and mind for military training (Exhibit F). 

 

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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 error or injustice with 
respect to the applicant’s request to change his Reentry 
(RE) code so that he may reenlist. After a thorough review 
of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete 
submission, we are not convinced that his reentry code of 
2C, which is associated with his entry-level separation 
with uncharacterized service, was issued erroneously. In 
this respect, we note the comments of AFPC/DPSOR indicating 
that Airmen are issued an entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service when the separation action is 
initiated within the first 180 days of active service. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we 
find no basis upon which to recommend favorable 
consideration of this portion of his request. 

 

4. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence 
has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or 
injustice warranting a correction of the applicant’s 
narrative reason for separation. We note that “Personality 
Disorder” was used for all unsuiting mental health 
disorders at the time of the applicant’s discharge, even in 
cases such as his when the diagnosis was adjustment 
disorder, not personality disorder. “Personality Disorder” 
did not properly distinguish the other mental disorders for 
which a service member could be separated. While not 
available during the time the applicant was discharged, 
“Adjustment disorder” was eventually approved as a valid 
reason for separation in February 2007. Although action 
and disposition of the applicant’s case appears to be in 
compliance with the Air Force directives in effect at the 
time of his discharge, we believe it would be an injustice 
for the applicant to continue to suffer the stigma of such 
a characterization. While making such a correction to the 
applicant’s record will not result in the relief the 
applicant seeks, eligibility for reenlistment, we believe 
the noted correction constitutes full and fitting relief in 
this case. Accordingly, we recommend that his records be 
corrected to the extent indicated below. 

 

5. 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 RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the 
United States Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be 
corrected to show that he was issued a narrative reason for 
separation of “Secretarial Authority” rather than 
“Personality Disorder,” and separation program designator 
(SPD) code of “KFF” rather than “JFX” in conjunction with 
his 14 June 2001 entry-level separation with 
uncharacterized service. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02850 in Executive Session on 28 February 
2013, 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 14 July 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 22 August 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 September 2012. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 October 2012. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atch. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair