RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-02983 INDEX CODE:	110.02
COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry code (RE) "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to enlist in the Air Force Reserves.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not prepared to enter military service, it was too much too fast. He has matured and would like the opportunity to serve his country.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and a personal statement.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 May 00, the applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force.

On 17 Jan 01, his commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a mental disorder. The specific reason for the discharge action was that on 8 Jan 01, he underwent a mental evaluation and was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

His commander advised him of his rights in this matter.
On 17 Jan 01, he acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived his right to legal counsel and to submit statements in his own behalf.

On 24 Jan 01, the legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the

applicant	be	separated	with	an	honorable	discharge	without probation and rehabilitation.

On 30 Jan 01, the discharge authority directed discharge with an honorable discharge.

He was discharged on 31 Jan 01.	He served eight months and one day on active duty.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant was involuntarily discharged based on valid documentation received.

AFPC/DPSOA’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant’s specific request but, recommends partial correction to his records.  DPSOS states a review of the applicant’s records reflects the separation code and narrative reason for separation does not accurately reflect the circumstances of his separation. The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood. His DD Form 214 should reflect the separation code "KFF" [sic] and a narrative reason of “Secretarial Authority.”

AFPC/DPSOS’ complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 20 Jun 08 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

BCMR MEDICAL CONSULTANT'S EVALUATION:
The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant's request to change his RE code, however he concurs with the recommendation of the Separations Branch to change the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority with a corresponding separation code of KFF {sic}. The Medical Consultant state the applicant was a very young when entered military service and was vulnerable to experiencing difficulties adjusting to the rigors of military service. It is likely the applicant has reached a higher level of maturity since his discharge and may not be currently experiencing signs of a mental disorder or defect. However, the applicant remains vulnerable for a return to a previously demonstrated maladaptive pattern of

behavior if confronted again with significant rigors and stressors of a military environment.

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant's evaluation is at Exhibit F. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF BCMR MEDICAL CONSULTANT EVALUATION:
A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant's evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 Dec 08 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice warranting a change of the applicant's reentry code to allow reentry into military service. After a review of the evidence of record, we find no evidence showing that his reentry code is erroneous, and are not persuaded by his assertions that it is unjust. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

4.	Not wi t hst andi ng  t he  above,		AFPC/ DPSOS  and  t he  AFBCMR  Medi cal Cons ul t ant	have  pr ovi ded  eval uat i ons  i n  whi ch  t hey  st at e  t hat	t he nar r at i ve	r eason		f or	t he		appl i cant ' s	di schar ge,	Per sonal i t y Di sor der ,	does	not		accur at el y		r ef l ect	t he	ci r cums t ances	of	hi s separ at i on.	We	agr ee	wi t h	t hei r	assess ment s		t hat ,		Adj ust ment Di sor der ,	mor e	accur at el y	r ef l ect	t he	ci r cums t ances	sur r oundi ng hi s	di schar ge		and	r ecommend		hi s	r ecor ds	be	cor r ect ed	t o	t he ext ent	i ndi cat ed  bel ow.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was discharged on 31 January 2001 with a narrative reason for separation of "Secretarial Authority" rather than "Personality Disorder", and a separation code of "JFF" rather than "JFX".

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02983 in Executive Session on 29 Jan 09 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 8 Sep 08.
Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 11 Sep 08. Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 08.
Exhibit F.	Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 8 Dec 08. Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Dec 08.

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