RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03584 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. Her narrative reason for separation “Fraudulent Entry Into 
Military Service” and the corresponding separation code of “JDA” 
be changed. 

 

2. By amendment the applicant requests her 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 her to reenlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Due to her position in security forces she needed a top secret 
clearance. In order to receive a top secret clearance she had to 
meet with different counselors. The counselors asked a variety 
of questions about her past to include a sexual assault that 
occurred when she was 11 years old. The meeting began to have an 
emotional effect on her - she became agitated and frustrated 
because she wanted the past to remain buried. During her last 
meeting with the counselors she was diagnosed with a history of 
anger issues and suicidal thoughts. This diagnosis is the reason 
for her entry level separation. Upon leaving the service she was 
told that she could reenlist in six months. In preparation to 
reenlist she was assessed by a psychologist who provided a 
statement on her behalf. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 


 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 September 
2011. 

 

The applicant was notified by her commander of his intent to 
recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force under the 
provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific reason 
was on or about 4 January 2012, at a mental health evaluation 
conducted by a psychologist at Behavior Analysis Service (BAS), 
she revealed that she had a history of a suicide attempt and 
anger issues that occurred prior to her entry into the Air Force. 
Had the Air Force known of the severity of these conditions prior 
to enlistment, she may not have been allowed entry into the 
military. 

 

She was advised of her rights in this matter and waived her 
rights to consult with counsel and elected not to submit a 
statement on her own behalf. In a legal review of the case file, 
the assistant staff judge advocate found the case legally 
sufficient and recommended discharge. The discharge authority 
concurred with the recommendation and directed an entry level 
separation. The applicant was discharged on 16 February 2012. 
She served 5 months and 4 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AETC/SGPS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change her narrative reason for separation; however, they do 
support a change in her reentry code. They state a review of the 
records provided and medical notes from WHMC reveal because of 
her selection for the security forces she was required to undergo 
mental health evaluations and it was noted in these evaluations 
that her background and mental health history would not allow her 
to continue in that duty and the military. She was subsequently 
processed for an entry level separation. She has since obtained 
a new mental health evaluation that notes the problem of the past 
has resolved and she has no DSM-IV diagnoses criteria and she 
should be allowed to apply to reenter the Air Force. 

 

They find the separation was done in accordance with established 
policy and administrative procedures. 

 

The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. They state on 4 January 2012, it 
was the medical staff opinion that the applicant had the 


disqualifying condition prior to enlistment. The applicant 
stated at age 14, she was sexually assaulted. The applicant did 
not want to disclose details about the assault. The assault was 
not substance related. However, the applicant did indicate that 
the assault resulted in her experiencing suicidal thoughts for 
several hours and perhaps up to a day or two. These thoughts led 
to suicidal behavior in which she planned to hang herself. 
Although the applicant did not want to disclose the details about 
her being sexually assaulted, she also agreed not to disclose the 
history of her prior suicidal ideations. They concur that 
fraudulent entry was the correct basis for discharge. 

 

Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel 
records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. 

 

The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors 
or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing. She 
provided no facts warranting a change to her separation code, 
reentry code or narrative reason for separation. 

 

The DPSOR complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant states during basic training she was an element 
leader. She was never washed back nor had any issues. Because 
of her job assignment - she had to have an evaluation to 
determine if she was suitable for the position. Based on the 
evaluation - she was not suited for the job. Upon leaving 
Lackland Air Force Base she was told that she could reenlist in 
six months. With this knowledge she received a psychological 
assessment which indicated she did have thoughts of suicide; 
however, she is currently in her right mind to bear arms in the 
military. She further states even with the clearance from her 
psychologist, it will be hard for her to continue her career in 
the Air Force due to the RE code she received. 

 

The applicant’s complete response is at 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We note the 
applicant provided a mental health evaluation from her personal 
psychologist who indicates no problems were identified in the 
evaluation process deserving clinical attention and the 
psychologist recommends that she be allowed to reenlist. 
AETC/SGPS states that since the applicant does appear to meet 
current medical criteria for military duty they support a change 
to her RE code. Although the narrative reason for separation and 
RE code assigned at the time of the applicant’s separation are 
correct, we believe the narrative reason to be too harsh. In an 
effort to provide her an opportunity to further serve her 
country, we believe that in the interest of equity and justice, 
relief is in order. Therefore, we recommend her narrative reason 
for separation reflect Secretarial Authority and her RE code be 
changed to “3K.” RE-3K is a waiverable code and will provide her 
an opportunity to apply for enlistment. Whether or not she is 
successful will depend on the needs of the service and our 
recommendation in no way guarantees that she will be allowed to 
return to any branch of the service. Therefore, we recommend 
that her records be corrected as indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 16 February 
2012, she was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, 
paragraph 1-2, (Secretarial Authority) with a Separation Program 
Designator code of KFF and a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 
of 3K. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03584 in Executive Session on 25 April 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 


 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03584 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 August 2012, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 5 October 2012. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 8 November 2012 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 November 2012. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, not dated.