DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2013-044
TIS 0 yrs, 4 months, 19 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Personality Disorder in 1999.
The applicant admitted to being immature and homesick when reporting aboard to a USCG cutter after
graduating from boot camp at Training Center Cape May. Based on the information at hand, the Board points to
ALCOAST 252/09 which created the SPD code of JFY designed primarily for junior members that are unable
to adjust to military life in their first enlistment. The Narrative Reason for JFY is Adjustment Disorder which
has a less negative connotation than being labeled with a mental health condition at an early age. In short, an
applicant that was maladaptive for military life should not be (unilaterally) deemed equally defective for
civilian employment or other non-military opportunities.
The Board does note that the Honorable Discharge issued was in the applicant’s favor. Normally, when a
member is separated with less than 180 days of service, they are issued an ‘Uncharacterized’ discharge.
Based on the limited amount of supporting documentation, and the standard of reenlistment codes issued for
Adjustment Disorder separations, the Board recommends an RE3 reentry code. An RE3 reentry code is not an
affirmative recommendation for reenlistment, rather it represents that the applicant is not recommended for
reenlistment due to a disqualifying factor. The RE3 code may be waived based upon the policies and needs of
the gaining Service.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Partial relief on the SPD code,
reenlistment code, and Narrative Reason for Separation as follows:
SPD code: JFY
RE code: RE3
Narrative Reason for Separation: Adjustment Disorder
All other items stand as issued.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 014
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-014 RE-3G, Adjustment Disorder, SPD code and Sep Auth amended. None 0 yrs, 11 months, 23 days | Policy Implications | None Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Personality Disorder in September 2000. In accordance with (post-policy) ALCOAST 252/09, the Board endorses a change to SPD code JFY, Narrative Reason of Adjustment Disorder, and a Re-entry code of RE-3G.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 054
After just a few months, the applicant had difficulty adjusting to military life and went to the clinic for a psychiatric review. In accordance with (post-policy) ALCOAST 252/09, the Board recommends a change to SPD code JFY, Narrative Reason of Adjustment Disorder, and a Re-entry code of RE-3G. The FY series was to be aligned with the new narrative reason of ‘Adjustment Disorder’ which is best suited for the medical assessment made by the Navy Medical Center in Portsmouth in late 2006.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 082
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-082 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6, 12.B.16, JFX, Personality Disorder, RE4 Change Narrative Reason; Upgrade to RE code Upgrade to RE3; Amended to Adjustment Disorder and JFY SPD code ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 6 months, 13 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged in 2001 due to unsuitability based upon the diagnosis of an adjustment disorder. Therefore, the Board recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason...
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 059
Without this information and based on the limited data available, the applicant’s record may better support an adjustment disorder. The Board endorses a change to that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge to “Adjustment Disorder” with SPD code “JFY”. Discharge Honorable 27.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 092
The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood by three separate physicians. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board unanimously recommends that the applicant’s discharge stand as issued.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 014
- Spring 2009: Clinic recommended to Discharge the applicant based on the diagnosis of an Adjustment Disorder, the command notified the member of the intent to discharge. - Two months later: Applicant was Discharged from USCG for Unacceptable Conduct. The Board voted 5-0 to recommend relief on the following items: Narrative Reason: Adjustment Disorder SPD code: JFY RE code: RE-3G The applicant’s character of service and separation authority stand as issued.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 057
In the first four months at the new assignment, the applicant was very unstable and suffered with depression which became a burden to the command. Additionally, the applicant made suicidal gestures and comments to gain more attention; amplifying their inability to cope as a productive crew member. In accordance with (post-policy) ALCOAST 252/09, the Board recommends a change to SPD code JFY, Narrative Reason of Adjustment Disorder, and a Re-entry code of RE-3G.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 084
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-084 Uncharacterized, COMDTINST M1000.4, 1.B.15, JFY, Adjustment Disorder, RE3G Change Separation code, RE-entry code, and Narrative Reason None Separation Authority amended to COMDTINST M1000.4, Art 1.B.19 TIS | 0 yrs, 1 month, 15 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for unsuitability due to diagnosis of an adjustment disorder. The closing line of the text indicates that the member will need...
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 019
The Officer of the Day ordered the applicant back to the base as soon as possible. After a thorough review, the applicant’s record supports a diagnosis of adjustment disorder. The Board therefore recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge be changed to “Adjustment Disorder” with SPD code “JFY”.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 024
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-024 Narrative Reason: Entry Level Separation SPD code: JGA; RE code: RE3L; Separation Authority: 12.B.20 | TIS O yrs, O months, 11 days Policy Implications __| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged with Adjustment Disorder after just 11 days at boot camp. Members separated within the first 180 days of service normally receive an ‘Uncharacterized’ discharge. The Board recommends an entry level separation due to the inability to...