RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03950 

 INDEX CODE: 128.05 

COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry code, narrative reason for separation, and separation 
code be changed to allow him to reenter the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for discharge, Personality Disorder, is 
erroneous. He has never been diagnosed with a mental or 
personality disorder, but admits to having been depressed. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a copy of a 
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) decision; a copy of his DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
and two character references. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 November 
2006 at the age of 26. He was promoted to the grade of airman 
first class (E-3) effective and with a date of rank of 
28 November 2006. 

 

On 7 December 2006, the applicant requested self-referral to the 
Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS) because he was depressed. On 
15 December 2006, he was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with 
Mixed Anxiety Depressed Mood and recommended for an expeditious 
administrative separation in accordance with Air Force 
Instruction (AFI) 36-3208. 

 

On 21 December 2006, the applicant was notified of his 
commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged under the 
provisions of Air Force Policy Directive 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, 
Chapter 5, Section 5B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, 
Paragraph 5.11, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, 
specifically, Paragraph 5.11.9, under Mental Disorders. 

 



The applicant acknowledged receipt of his commander’s intent and 
waived his right to consult counsel and submit statements in his 
own behalf. The Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found the 
discharge case file to be legally sufficient. The discharge 
authority approved the discharge as recommended and directed the 
applicant be discharged with an uncharacterized entry-level 
separation. 

 

On 22 December 2006, the applicant was discharged with an 
uncharacterized entry-level separation with an RE code of “2C” 
(Entry level separation without characterization of service), a 
separation code of “JFX,” and a narrative reason for separation 
of “Personality Disorder.” He served three months and one day on 
active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denying the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code. DPSOA states that since the applicant was 
involuntarily discharged with an uncharacterized entry level 
separation, RE code “2C” is the only authorized code per AFI 36-
2606, tables 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. There is no evidence of 
error or injustice to warrant a change to his RE code; however, 
they would support a change of his narrative reason for 
separation if deemed appropriate. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends changing the applicant’s separation code to 
“JFY” and his narrative reason for separation to “Adjustment 
Disorder.” DPSOS states the applicant’s petition has merit in 
regards to the narrative reason and separation code entered on 
his DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects he was 
discharged from the Air Force with a separation code of “JFX” and 
a narrative reason of “Personality Disorder.” This does not 
infer his separation from the Air Force was unjust or improper; 
rather, the separation code entered on his DD Form 214 was 
incorrect. Since the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment 
disorder with depressed mood, the DD Form 214 should have 
reflected a separation code of “JFY” and a narrative reason for 
separation of “Adjustment Disorder.” Although they recommend the 
separation code and narrative reason be corrected, they must 
point-out the corrective action will not result in a more 
favorable reentry code than what currently appears on his DD Form 
214. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 6 February 2009 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit E). This office has received no response as of this 
date. 

 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting a change in 
the reason for separation and separation code. We note the 
discharge action taken against the applicant was in accordance 
with the applicable instruction. However, after reviewing the 
applicant’s request and the evidence of record, we find the 
narrative reason for his entry-level separation, “Personality 
Disorder,” to be inappropriate. We believe that since the 
applicant was never diagnosed with a personality disorder, it is 
inaccurate to list his narrative reason for separation as such. 
Therefore, we recommend his narrative reason for separation and 
the corresponding separation code be changed to reflect 
“Adjustment Disorder” and “JFY” respectively. 

 

4. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting a 
change in the applicant's reentry (RE) code. The RE code which 
was issued at the time of the applicant’s separation appears to 
accurately reflect the circumstances of his separation and we do 
not find it to be in error or unjust. Therefore, in the absence 
of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to 
recommend granting a change to his RE code. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 22 December 
2006, he was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, with 

a narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” and a 
separation code of “JFY.” 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 7 April 2009, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 
 

All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-
03950 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Oct 08, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 1 Dec 08. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 14 Jan 09. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Feb 09