zxRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03093 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1.  Her entry-level separation with uncharacterized service be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. 2.  Her narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” be corrected to reflect medical separation and her Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service) be corrected as well. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She became depressed during technical training school due to family issues. She was later given an entry-level separation due to an adjustment disorder and never properly diagnosed with depression. Her separation was unjustly characterized and she wishes she had fought to get it changed earlier. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate she enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 23 Jun 09. On 3 Sep 09, the applicant was evaluated through the Behavioral Analysis Services and diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood. It was determined that she did not meet retention standards for continued military service and her disorder was so severe that her ability to function in a military environment was significantly impaired. The applicant agreed with the findings and recommendation. On 15 Sep 09, the applicant was notified by her commander of his intent to recommend her discharge from the Air Force for conditions that interfere with military service, specifically, her mental disorder. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, consulted counsel, and elected not to submit a statement on her behalf. On 17 Sep 09, the case was found legally sufficient and, on 21 Sep 09, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation, without Probation and Rehabilitation, as soon as she was medically cleared for separation. On 23 Sep 09, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service, with a narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder,” and an RE code of 2C. She was credited with three months and one day of total active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. Airmen are given entry-level separation with uncharacterized service when separation is initiated within the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined that it would be unfair to the department or the member to characterize a member’s limited service when such service is less than 180 days. Therefore, her uncharacterized character of service is correct. Also, the applicant’s diagnosis disqualified her for the personnel reliability program (PRP), security clearance, and weapons handling. As a result, she was not allowed to continue any further training in security forces and disqualified for retention in the Air Force. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for a change of her RE code. The applicant’s RE code 2C is required in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on her entry level separation with uncharacterized service. Furthermore, the applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to her RE code. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 31 Oct 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). ________________________________________________________________ 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their 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 for us to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2013-03093 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03093 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 May 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 14 Aug 13. Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Sep 13. Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Oct 13. 1 2