RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00872 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His separation code and narrative reason be changed to a hardship 
separation. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was never diagnosed with any form of personality disorder. 
His wife was having severe problems that made his time in the 
military impossible. He was not given any choice in the matter 
of his discharge codes nor were the codes ever explained to him. 
If he had known what the codes meant he would not have allowed 
the discharge to be finalized. He loves the Air Force, but he 
believes that it is not appropriate to be labeled this way 
because it is not a true depiction of him. He has been applying 
for employment; however, he has been turned down due to his 
separation code and narrative reason for separation. He states 
that the Air Force does not have any proof or reason for the 
separation code that was given. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 14 Nov 00. 
His commander notified the applicant that he was recommending him 
for discharge from the Air Force for a mental disorder, as 
diagnosed by the Diagnotic and Statistical Manual of Mental 
Disorders (DSM-IV). The evaluation stated the applicant’s 
ability to function in a military environment is considered 
significantly impaired. The applicant acknowledged receipt of 
the notification of discharge and was advised of his right to 
consult with legal counsel and submit statements in his own 
behalf. After a legal review, the base legal office found the 
case legally sufficient. The discharge authority approved the 
separation and directed the applicant be discharged with an 
uncharacterized entry-level separation. His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects he 


received a separation code of “JFX” (Personality Disorder) and a 
narrative reason for separation of “Personality Disorder”. The 
applicant was discharged on 6 Mar 01 after serving 3 months and 
23 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends changing the applicant’s SPD code of “JFX” 
to “KFF” (Secretarial Authority) since the current SPD code does 
not accurately reflect his diagnosis of a “Mental Disorder 
(Other)”. DPSOS notes that Services characterized all separatees 
discharged due to a mental disorder under a blanket Separation 
Program Designator (SPD) Code of “JFX” with a narrative reason of 
“Personality Disorder”. However, the Services met with the 
Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and requested the 
establishment of additional, more specific SPD identifiers to 
more clearly designate the specific type of mental disorders. 
DPSOS also recommends the applicant’s narrative reason for 
separation be corrected to reflect “Secretarial Authority”. 
DPSOS does not recommend a change in the applicant’s reentry 
code. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 17 Jun 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no 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 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 error or injustice with regard to 
changing the applicant’s SPD code and narrative reason for 
separation. In this respect, we note that since the SPD code he 
received did not accurately reflect the applicant’s diagnosis of 
a “Mental Disorder (Other)”, we agree with the Air Force office 
of primary responsibility that his SPD code should be changed to 
“KFF” and his narrative reason for separation be corrected to 
reflect “Secretarial Authority”. However, AFPC/DPSOS does not 


recommend changing the applicant’s RE code. Consequently, we 
recommend that the records be corrected as indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 6 March 2001, 
he was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (or AFI 36-
3208), paragraph 1-2, (Secretarial Authority) with Separation 
Program Designator (SPD) Code of KFF. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00872 in Executive Session on 19 Jul 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

, Panel Chair 

, Member 

, Member 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Feb 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 31 May 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair