RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01600

				COUNSEL: NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

His discharge be changed to honorable and his reentry (RE) code 
2C (involuntarily separated with honorable discharge; or entry 
level separation without characterization of service) be changed 
to 1 to allow him to reenlist.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is fully fit and able to serve in the Air Force.  At the time 
he left for basic training, his wife had recently miscarried 
their first child.  They were newly married and that would have 
been their first child.  They were devastated.  

He never had any previous accounts of this diagnosis and he 
believes it was the circumstances at that time which led to his 
misdiagnosis.  He would like to return to the Air Force and 
finish the commitment he made to serve his country. 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and doctor’s notes.

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 6 November 
2012.  On 4 December 2012, he was notified of his commander’s 
intent to discharge him from the Air Force for conditions that 
interfere with military service.  Specifically, the applicant 
was diagnosed with having a mental disorder of a severity that 
would impact his ability to function in the military.  The 
applicant acknowledged his right to counsel and submit matters 
on his behalf: he declined both.  On 5 December 2012, the 
commander approved the applicant’s discharge.  His service was 
uncharacterized and the type of separation was listed as entry 
level.  His RE code was listed as 2C.  He was credited with 
1 month and 1 day of active duty service.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AETC/SGPS recommends approval.  The applicant’s family 
experienced a medical emergency.  Due to anxiety and worry, he 
could not focus on the issues before him in basic training.  He 
was seen at the Reid Clinic where his providers felt it would be 
in everyone’s best interest to separate him from the military.  

There is no medical diagnosis that would prevent or limit his 
ability to be successful in the Air Force.  Based on the medical 
documentation in the applicant’s records, the separation was 
done in accordance with established policy and administrative 
procedures.

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial.  The applicant was on medical hold 
after completing one week of training in basic military 
training.  He was seen at the Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS) 
expressing anxiety symptoms secondary to problems back home.  He 
reported anxiety that prevented him from focusing on training 
requirements.  He asserted impairment across diverse domains of 
functioning, including impaired sleep, impaired concentration, 
loss of energy and variable energy.  The applicant stated during 
his interview that he needed to return home to care for his 
family and wife.  The applicant’s unit noted that he was having 
problems with training and seemed to have problems adjusting to 
the military.  The BAS noted the applicant was not motivated to 
continue in the military and said the applicant would prefer to 
be discharged.

The applicant states he is fully fit and wishes to serve in the 
United States Air Force since his wife’s situation is now 
stable.  His judgment and insight are intact; therefore, he is 
able to perform the duties required of him.  While the applicant 
is apparently succeeding and coping well in his civilian 
capacity, it does not change the basis for which he was 
discharged from the Air Force.  The military environment is 
unique and the stressors encountered in such an environment may 
not appear or surface when removed from the military 
environment. 

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 if a member served less than 180 days 
continuous service, it would be unfair to the member and the 
service to characterize their limited service.  Therefore, the 
uncharacterized service resulting in the reentry code of 2C is 
correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  The RE code 2C is required based 
on his entry level separation and uncharacterized service.  The 
applicant does not provide proof of an error or injustice with 
regard to his RE code. 

The applicant’s RE code was validated by AFPC/DPSOS and they 
recommended denial of his case.  AETC/SGPS validated the 
applicant’s discharge processing; however, they recommended 
approval.  RE code 2C is not driven by a medical condition and 
the medical community does not have the authority or valid input 
as to the correctness of the RE code.  They are qualified to 
recommend the applicant be given the opportunity to be medically 
screened for reentry into the military service based on his 
current medical status.

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 July 2013, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit F).  As of this date, this office has received no 
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 error or injustice.  We took notice 
of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we are not persuaded by the evidence 
submitted in his appeal that a change in his record is 
warranted.  His service characterization and RE code which were 
issued at the time of the applicant’s separation accurately 
reflect the circumstances of his separation and we do not find 
it to be in error or unjust.  We took note of AETC/SGPS’ 
evaluation; however, in view of the above and absent persuasive 
evidence that the applicant was denied rights to which entitled, 
appropriate regulations were not followed, or appropriate 
standards were not applied, we agree with the opinions and 
recommendations of AFPC/DPSOS and AFPC/DPSOA and adopt their 
rationale as the basis for our determination in this case.  
Accordingly, the applicant’s request 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01600 in Executive Session on 12 December 2013 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Mar 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 19 Apr 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 16 May 13.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 26 Jun 13.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jul 13.