DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2013-054
CURRENT DD-214 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, JNC, Unacceptable Conduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade RE code and Narrative Reason
Separation Code: JFY, Reentry Code: RE-3G, Narrative Reason: Adjustment
BY DRB Disorder
CORRECTIONS ;
TIS 0 yrs, 7 months, 14 days
Policy Implications _| None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Unacceptable Conduct due to Apathy, Defective Attitudes, Adjustment
Disorder, and the Inability to Expand Effort Effectively. The applicant’s complete Personnel Data Record and
Separation Package were available for the Board to review.
The applicant reported aboard to the first assignment after Recruit Training in the summer of 2006. After just a
few months, the applicant had difficulty adjusting to military life and went to the clinic for a psychiatric review.
In late 2006, the applicant was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood. Thereafter, the
command started processing for discharge which was effective in early 2007. The applicant was notified of the
intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the rights to an attorney. No statement was made and no
objection to the discharge.
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 service record indicates no
actions that would describe the applicant’s time in service as Unacceptable Conduct. In April 2009, the CG
released ALCOAST 252/09, which established that members who are not able to adapt to military life will no
longer receive such a negative connotation or stigma to be associated with unacceptable conduct. Therefore, a
new set of SPD codes was created. 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.
An RE-3 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 is granted based on
post-policy in ALCOAST 252/09 as follows (all other items stand as issued):
Separation Code: JFY
Reentry Code: RE-3G
Narrative Reason: Adjustment Disorder
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 | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-075
On September 25, 2009, the Discharge Review Board (DRB) changed the applicant’s separation code from JNC to JFY (involuntary discharge due to adjustment disorder) and the narrative reason for his separation from “unacceptable conduct” to “adjustment disorder.” The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder while in the Coast Guard. The Board corrected that applicant’s record to show Article 12.B.12.a.12 of the Personnel Manual as the separation authority, JFV as his separation...
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 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 | BCMR | Medals and Awards | 2011-250
In this regard, PSC stated the following: In accordance with ALCOAST 252/09,1 the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that he received the separation code of JFY [adjustment disorder, not amounting to a disability] with the corresponding narrative reason of adjustment disorder. In light of the above, PSC recommended that the applicant’s DD214 be corrected by changing the separation code to JFY, the reenlistment code to RE-3G, and the narrative reason for separation to adjustment...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-250
In this regard, PSC stated the following: In accordance with ALCOAST 252/09,1 the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that he received the separation code of JFY [adjustment disorder, not amounting to a disability] with the corresponding narrative reason of adjustment disorder. In light of the above, PSC recommended that the applicant’s DD214 be corrected by changing the separation code to JFY, the reenlistment code to RE-3G, and the narrative reason for separation to adjustment...
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 044
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. 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:...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-053
Adjustment disorders are not personality disorders. The OIC submitted the applicant’s statement, his own notification memorandum, and the psychiatric report to the Coast Guard Personnel Command (CGPC) with another memorandum recommending that the applicant be discharged for unsuitability because of the diagnoses. The PSC stated that although the new policy allows such members to receive either an RE-3G or an RE-4 reenlistment code, the applicant’s RE-4 should “stand as issued as per the...
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...