RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01458 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code of 4H (serving suspended punishment 
pursuant to Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) 
be changed to a code that will allow him to reenter the Air 
Force. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He received an honorable discharge; however, the reason for 
separation and the RE code does not match his character of 
service. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 9 Apr 02 for 
a period of six years. He was progressively promoted to the 
grade of airman first class with an effective date and date of 
rank (DOR) of 11 Oct 02. 

 

He received an Article 15 for failure to go at the time 
prescribed to his appointed place of duty, on or about (o/a) 
30 Jul 04 and o/a 12 Aug 04. His punishment consisted of a 
suspended reduction in grade to airman until 26 Feb 05 and 
15 days of extra duty. 

 

The applicant was seen at the Life Skills Support Center for 
assessment and treatment of difficulties with attention. They 
indicated the applicant’s evaluation revealed persistent 
personality traits and symptoms of distress indicative of a 
failure to adequately adjust to the military lifestyle. He met 
the criteria based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of 
Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) for Schizoid Personality Disorder and 
Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and 
Conduct and was recommended for separation. 

 


The squadron commander initiated administrative discharge action 
against the applicant, on 10 Nov 04, for conditions that 
interfere with military service - mental disorder – personality 
disorders and adjustment disorders. The specific reason for the 
proposed action was based on the diagnosis cited above. It was 
determined that this disorder significantly impaired his ability 
to function effectively in the military. After consulting with 
counsel, the applicant submitted written statements in his own 
behalf. The staff judge advocate found the case file legally 
sufficient and recommended an honorable discharge, without 
probation and rehabilitation (P&R). The discharge authority 
approved an honorable discharge without P&R. 

 

On 1 Dec 04, the applicant was discharged under the provisions 
of AFI 36-3208, by reason of conditions not a disability, with a 
corresponding separation code of JFV and was issued an RE Code 
of 4H. He was credited with 2 years, 7 months, and 23 days of 
active duty service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the 
USAF, para 3.18., states to update the highest priority code 
when two or more RE codes apply, using the priority sequence in 
the order of 2# and 4#, 3#, and 1#. Since RE code 2C and 4C 
both applied to the applicant at the time of discharge, the RE 
code of 2C is the higher priority and was the applicant’s 
appropriate RE code at the time of separation. The applicant’s 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, issued in conjunction with his 1 Dec 04 separation, will 
be administratively corrected to reflect an RE code of 2C unless 
otherwise directed by the Board. Although the applicant 
suggests that his character of service and RE code does not 
match, the RE code of 2C is required based on his involuntary 
discharge with an honorable character of service. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 2 Jul 10 for review and response. As of this date, 
no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). 

 

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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 error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and 
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that relief 
beyond that already granted administratively is not warranted. 
Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to recommend 
granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-01458 in Executive Session on 18 November 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Apr 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Jun 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jul 10.