RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05873
		COUNSEL: NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  Her Reentry (RE) code of “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation 
without characterization” be changed. 

2.  Her Entry-Level Separation (ELS) be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 24 Aug 12, she was discharged and believed that she could 
return after six months. She has never suffered from or been 
diagnosed with a mental health disorder.  

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, copies of a letter of support, BMT Form 105, Basic 
Training Record; and various other documentation associated with 
her appeal.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 Jun 12, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  

On 17 Aug 12, the applicant was diagnosed by a clinical 
psychologist with an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, 
Deferred to Medical Record as described in the Diagnostic and 
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), which was so 
severe that her ability to function effectively in the military 
environment was significantly impaired.  

On 23 Aug 12, the applicant was notified of her commander’s 
intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force 
under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training 
and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 
5.11.9, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service.  The 
commander recommended she receive an entry-level separation.  
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of 
discharge.  At that time, the applicant waived her right to seek 
legal counsel and to submit a statement in her own behalf.  

On 24 Aug 12, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, by reason of “Adjustment Disorder,” and was 
issued an RE Code of 2C.  She served two months and six days of 
total active duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states that based on the 
documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel 
records, the discharge to include the narrative reaon for 
separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the 
discretion of the discharge authority.  In addition, DPSOR found 
no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the 
applicant’s discharge.

DPSOR states that airmen are given entry-level 
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when 
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service.  The Department of Defense (DoD) determined that 
if a member served less than 180 days of continuous service, it 
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize 
their limited service.  Therefore, her uncharacterized service 
is correct and is in accordance with DoD and Air Force 
instructions.

The complete DPSOR 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 24 Feb 13, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, thi office has not received a 
response. 

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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 an error or an injustice to warrant 
changing the applicant’s RE code and type of separation.  In 
this respect, we note the RE code issued in conjunction with the 
entry-level separation appropriately identifies the fact that 
she was involuntarily discharged with an uncharacterized 
character of service.  In view of the above and 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 issues 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-2012-05873 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:  

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Dec 12, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 12 Feb 13.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair