RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02718
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) code be changed from 2C to a code that would
allow him to join the Air National Guard (ANG).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reason for his separation no longer exists and he would like
to be granted the opportunity to fulfill his commitment to his
country.
He received an Entry Level Separation on 17 Jan 14 while still
in Technical Training. The reason for his separation was that
his Uncle, for whom he was very close to, was fighting cancer
and was due to have surgery. His Uncle was not expected to make
it through surgery and he would not have another opportunity to
say goodbye. He requested emergency leave; however, it was
denied. Being upset, he looked for a counselor on base that he
could talk to about his options.
At the Trainee Health Clinic, after a long discussion, his
counselor asked if he wanted to separate so that he could be
back with his Uncle. He said yes and the counselor wrote a
letter of recommendation to his commander, recommending him for
separation. His commander approved his separation and he began
out-processing. In a rush to get home, he signed all of his
paperwork without really reading the fact that it stated for
medical reasons. This fact was never discussed. Within the
separation packet he received on the day he separated, it said
from mental health clinic which is false. He was never seen
or requested to be seen by mental health. Mental health is a
separate department from Trainee Health. He believes the
separation should have been characterized as Hardship.
Looking back, he does not regret his decision, but does feel the
loss of an excellent opportunity.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal
letter detailing his situation, copies of his Technical Training
Records and a copy of his Air Force Junior Reserve Officers
Training Corps (AF JROTC) Certificate.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 6 Aug
13.
On 7 Jan 14, the Mental Health Clinic diagnosed the applicant
with an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed
Mood. They stated that this condition is of such severity that
it significantly impairs the applicants ability to function
effectively in a military environment.
On 10 Jan 14, the applicant was notified by his commander he was
being recommended for an entry level separation based on a
mental disorder in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.11.9.3.
On 14 Jan 14, the applicant consulted legal counsel and waived
his right to submit statements on his behalf.
On 15 Jan 14, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the discharge
case and found it legally sufficient.
On 16 Jan 14, the discharge authority approved the applicant for
an entry level separation and determined that probation and
rehabilitation was not appropriate in this case.
On 17 Jan 14, the applicant was furnished an Uncharacterized
discharge, and was credited with 5 months and 12 days of active
service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects a RE code of 2C.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force offices
of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits
C and D.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
The RE code 2C is required based on the entry level separation
with an Uncharacterized character of service and the applicant
does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in
reference to his RE code, but wants to reenter the military.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HQ AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence
of an error or an injustice.
Based on the documentation on file in the applicants records,
they find the separation was done in accordance with established
policy and administrative procedures.
A complete copy of the HQ AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 14 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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 injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested
relief.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02718 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02718 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Jun 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 30 Jul 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 27 Aug 14
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Nov 14.
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