RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03819

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO
 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) Code 2C be changed or waived so that he can 
reenter the military.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

If granted he would like to reenlist with the Air Force or Navy 
so he can demonstrate that he is capable of serving and 
defending our country.  

At the time of separation he was ignorant and stupid.  Our 
country needs good soldiers and he wants to participate in its 
defense.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 25 Jul 
06.

On 7 Aug 06, the Clinical Psychology Resident notified the 
applicant’s commander that after a mental health evaluation the 
applicant’s diagnosis did not meet retention standards and was 
so severe that his ability to function in the military was 
significantly impaired.  They recommended the applicant be 
processed for expeditious administrative separation.

On 15 Aug 06, the applicant was notified by his commander that 
he was recommending him for discharge based on a mental disorder 
that interfered with military service and he was taking this 
action in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation 
of Airmen, Chapter 5, Section B paragraph 5.11.  Based on the 
applicant’s length of service he was processed for an Entry-
Level separation.  The applicant waived his rights to consult 
counsel and submit statements on his behalf.

On 16 Aug 06, the base legal office completed a review of the 
case and found it to be legally sufficient.

On 18 Aug 06, the discharge authority approved the applicant for 
an Entry-Level separation with an uncharacterized discharge.

On 22 Aug 06, the applicant was furnished an Uncharacterized 
discharge, and was credited with 28 days of active service.   

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty, reflects a RE Code of “2C”--“Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation 
without characterization of service”.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C 
and D.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice, nor did the applicant provide anything 
to support his claim.   

A review of the records provided and the medical notes from 
Wilford Hall Medical Center reveal the applicant was seen in the 
mental health clinic on 7 Aug 06 and given the diagnoses of 
adjustment disorder with depressed mood.  This finding is not 
conducive to military service and he was processed for an entry 
level separation.  The applicant stated he understood the 
diagnoses and treatment plan.  

Based on the documentation on file, they find the separation was 
done in accordance with established policy and administrative 
procedures.

A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

The applicant was involuntarily discharged for conditions that 
interfere with military service after 28 days of service.  His 
RE code “2C” was required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the 
USAF.  The applicant does not prove an error or injustice; but 
rather states that he was “ignorant/stupid” and if allowed to 
reenlist he could demonstrate he is capable to defend his 
country.      

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 17 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  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 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 an error or injustice to warrant a 
correction to the applicants RE code.  We took notice of the 
applicant’s complete submission and the evidence of record in 
judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the 
opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested 
relief.

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-2014-03819 in Executive Session on 21 Jul 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03819 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Sep 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 9 Oct 14.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 20 Oct 14. 
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.