RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03627 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation, mental disorder (other), be 
removed and his Reenlistment Code (RE) be changed from a 2C, 
which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable 
discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of 
service,” to one that will allow him to reenlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was discharged for mental disorders that did not hinder his 
ability to perform his duties and his discharge was based on a 
one or two time incident. 

 

The narrative reason for discharge was based on an event that 
occurred prior to his enlistment. 

 

He performed his duties for a year and a half with no problems. 

 

He is not able to acquire his medical or mental health records. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 1 Jul 08, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 22 Oct 09, the applicant was notified by his commander that 
he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for a 
condition that interferes with military service; specifically 
for mental disorders. The basis for the action was on 23 Sep 
09, the applicant was diagnosed with a borderline personality 
disorder, which was deemed unsuitable for continued military 
service. 

 

He was advised of his rights in this matter. He consulted 
counsel, and elected not to submit statements on his own behalf. 
The discharge authority approved the discharge and directed an 
honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation. 


 

On 16 Nov 09, the applicant was separated with an honorable 
discharge under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative 
Separation of Airmen, (Mental Disorders). His narrative reason 
for separation was Mental Disorder (other). He received an RE 
code of 2C. He served 1 year, 4 months and 16 days total active 
service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his narrative reason for separation. DPSOS states the 
applicant’s narrative reason for separation was consistent with 
the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge 
authority. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his RE Code. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code of 2C 
is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the United States 
Air Force, based on his involuntary discharge with honorable 
character of service. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 6 Jan 12, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of 
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit 
E). 

 

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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 timely filed. 

 

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 and adopt its 


rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2011-03627 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 30 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 22 Dec 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Jan 12.