RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04346 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The narrative reason for separation she received was unjust. She did not have a mental disorder; she was extremely stressed in the military environment. She believes the narrative reason she received may affect her employment opportunities and may prevent her from obtaining a firearm. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 22 Oct 08, the applicant contracted her enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 10 Nov 08, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was recommending her discharge from the Air Force for a condition that interfered with military service (mental disorders). The reason for the action was the applicant’s 4 Nov 08 diagnosis as having an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood by the Behavioral Health Analysis Service (BAS). Her commander advised her of her rights in this matter. On 10 Nov 08, she acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and, after consulting with legal counsel, waived her right to submit a statement in her own behalf. She also acknowledged if discharged she was not entitled to any disability retirement or severance pay. On 10 Nov 08, the legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended she be furnished an entry level-separation with uncharacterized service. On 12 Nov 08, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation. On 14 Nov 08, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service and a narrative reason for separation of ”Mental Disorder,” along with a separation program designator (SPD) code of JFE. She was credited with 24 days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends changing the applicant’s separation code to JFY and narrative reason for separation to “Adjustment Disorder.” The applicant’s DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects a separation code of “JFE” and a narrative reason for separation of “Mental Disorder.” This does not infer that her separation was unjust or improper, rather the separation code and narrative reason for separation was incorrect. Although the notification for discharge stated the basis for discharge was mental disorder, the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and she concurred with the findings and recommendations. The recommended corrective action will not result in a more favorable reenlistment condition than what currently appears on her DD Form 214. Airmen are given an entry-level separation when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a service member served less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be unfair to the service member or the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, the uncharacterized service resulting in a reentry code of 2C, (involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without characterization of service), is correct and in accordance with DOD and the Air Force Instruction. The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Feb 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder and was subsequently discharged. Although the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder, her DD Form 214 erroneously reflects a separation code of JFE and narrative reason for separation of mental disorder. The Air Force office of primary responsibility, AFPC/DPSOS, has indicated they will administratively correct the applicant’s record to reflect a separation code of JFY and a narrative reason for separation of adjustment disorder unless otherwise directed by this board. Although the recommended changes will not provide the applicant with the relief she is seeking, we agree with the determination by DPSOS this is the correct code and, therefore, have no objection to the administrative correction. We note the applicant has not expressed any objection to the proposed administrative correction. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to correct the record as requested by the applicant. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04346 in Executive Session on 5 Jun 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Nov 11. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 5 Jan 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.