RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-02732 INDEX CODE:	100.06, 110.00

COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “2C”, Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, be changed to allow him to join the Air National Guard (ANG).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was an outstanding airman and performed his duties well, but had a hard time dealing with the death of a family member.

In	support	of	his	request,	applicant	provided	an	AF	IMT	77,
Letter of Evaluation, and three letters of recommendation.
The	applicant's	complete	submission,	with	attachments,	is	at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 12 Sep 06, and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class.

On 23 Jul 07, his squadron commander notified him that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for conditions that interfere with military service, specifically, Mental Disorders – Personality Disorder and Adjustment Disorder. The basis for the proposed discharge was the applicant’s diagnosis of having an adjustment disorder so severe that it significantly impaired his ability to function effectively in a military environment.

On 27 Jul 07, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, consulted with legal counsel, and waived his right to submit statements in his own behalf.  On
3 Aug 07, the base legal office reviewed the case file and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended an honorable discharge. On 4 Aug 07, the discharge authority approved the separation, and on 13 Aug 07 the applicant was discharged by reason of Adjustment Disorder and was issued an RE

code of 2C.	He served 11 months and 2 days of active military service.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA found no evidence of an error or injustice in this case. The RE code “2C” is the correct code for an involuntary separation with an honorable discharge.

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 29 Aug 08, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has not been received.

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 concerning the applicant’s RE code. The applicant has provided no evidence showing that his assigned RE code is in error or contrary to the prevailing instruction. The RE code which was issued at the time of applicant’s separation accurately reflects the circumstances of his separation and we do not find this code to be in error or unjust. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note that an RE code of 2C, while barring him from reenlistment with the Air Force, may be waived by another branch of the service. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2008-02732 in Executive Session on 8 Oct 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member 
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2008-02732 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 24 Jun 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 7 Aug 08.
Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Aug 08.