RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05873
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. Her Reentry (RE) code of 2C which denotes Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation
without characterization be changed.
2. Her Entry-Level Separation (ELS) be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 24 Aug 12, she was discharged and believed that she could
return after six months. She has never suffered from or been
diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of a letter of support, BMT Form 105, Basic
Training Record; and various other documentation associated with
her appeal.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 19 Jun 12, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 17 Aug 12, the applicant was diagnosed by a clinical
psychologist with an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood,
Deferred to Medical Record as described in the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), which was so
severe that her ability to function effectively in the military
environment was significantly impaired.
On 23 Aug 12, the applicant was notified of her commanders
intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force
under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training
and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph
5.11.9, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service. The
commander recommended she receive an entry-level separation.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of
discharge. At that time, the applicant waived her right to seek
legal counsel and to submit a statement in her own behalf.
On 24 Aug 12, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, by reason of Adjustment Disorder, and was
issued an RE Code of 2C. She served two months and six days of
total active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states that based on the
documentation on file in the applicants master personnel
records, the discharge to include the narrative reaon for
separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the
discretion of the discharge authority. In addition, DPSOR found
no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the
applicants discharge.
DPSOR states that airmen are given entry-level
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous
active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined that
if a member served less than 180 days of continuous service, it
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize
their limited service. Therefore, her uncharacterized service
is correct and is in accordance with DoD and Air Force
instructions.
The complete DPSOR 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 24 Feb 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, thi office has not received a
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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice to warrant
changing the applicants RE code and type of separation. In
this respect, we note the RE code issued in conjunction with the
entry-level separation appropriately identifies the fact that
she was involuntarily discharged with an uncharacterized
character of service. In view of the above and in the absence
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
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 Docket Number
BC-2012-05873 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 12 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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