RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03468
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His Reentry (RE) code 2C, which denotes "Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation
without characterization of service," be changed to allow his
reentry in the military.
2. His separation code of JFX, which denotes, Personality
Disorder, be changed.
3. His narrative reason for separation be changed from
Personality Disorder to Hardship, along with the
corresponding separation code. (In an email dated 15 Aug 2012,
the applicant amended his request to disregard changing his
narrative reason for separation).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should have been issued a hardship discharge due to his
mother's deteriorating health conditions. Since his mother
passed away he is free to restart his military career.
His first sergeant attempted to assist him with obtaining a
hardship discharge; however, he found out that it could take up
to two years. A mental health counselor told him he could be
discharged more quickly with a mental health discharge. He was
told that he would have no problem reenlisting.
He has attempted to re-enlist in all branches of the service;
however, he was not given a waiver.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 Jun 2006, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 13 Nov 2007, his commander notified him he was recommending
his discharge from the Air Force for mental disorders. The
commander recommended he receive an honorable discharge because
he was diagnosed by the Behavioral Health Services as having a
mental disorder as contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders. Specifically, he was diagnosed with
an Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood and Schizoid
Personality Disorder. The Behavioral Health Services determined
his disorder was severe enough that his ability to function in
the military was significantly impaired.
On 14 Nov 2007, he acknowledged receipt of the discharge
notification and waived his right to submit statements.
On 19 Nov 2007, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge
legally sufficient.
On 28 Nov 2007, he was honorably discharged from the Air Force
with a RE code of 2C. He served 1 year, 5 months, and 9 days of
total active service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request to
change his RE code. DPSOA states his RE code of 2C is required
per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his
involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service.
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicants request to
change his separation code and narrative reason for separation.
DPSOR states they found no evidence of an error or injustice in
the processing of his discharge. Based on the documentation on
file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include
the narrative reason for separation and separation code was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of
the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the
discharge authority.
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 26 Nov 2012, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within
30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response
Exhibit E).
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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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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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-
2012-03468 in Executive Session on 18 Apr 2013, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-03468:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jul 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 17 Sep 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, 8 Nov 2012.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 2012.
Panel Chair
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