RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01455 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He does not have an adjustment disorder. During the contested time period, he had a series of anxiety attacks caused from the stress of marital problems. He no longer suffers from anxiety disorders. In support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement and a copy of a Department of Veterans Affairs Rating Decision. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 December 2009. The applicant was notified by his commander on 16 August 2010, of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific reasons follow: a. On or about 7 July 2010, the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood. The severity of his disorder was so severe that his ability to function in the military environment was significantly impaired. b. The applicant self-referred to the Mental Health Clinic presenting significant symptoms of anxiety and depression related to on-going family problems and difficulty adjusting to the military environment. Despite medication and multiple therapy sessions he made very little progress with his diagnosed condition. He reported strong feeling of depression and stress related to the Air Force and his technical training. He had exhibited debilitating symptoms of diminished interest in the military environment, and has failed to adjust. Accordingly, based on his diagnosed disorder and manifested actions, he was eliminated from the Weather Apprentice Course. He was advised of his rights in this matter and after consulting with counsel the applicant elected not to submit statements in his own behalf. The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and directed an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 27 August 2010. He served 8 months and 27 days on active duty. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records the discharge to include the narrative reason for separation and separation code was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. DPSOS found no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the applicant’s discharge. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, chapter 3, based on his involuntary discharge with honorable character of service. The applicant wants his RE code changed to allow him to reenter the military; however, per recruiting services prior service reentry guidance, members with RE code 2C can rejoin the Air Force if a waiver is approved. Recruiting services decides whether waiver requests are approved or disapproved. Changing the RE code to circumvent the screening process required with a waiver would not be appropriate. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 9 September 2011, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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 injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, we believe the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate instructions. In addition, the applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a change to his RE code to allow him to reenlist is warranted. Therefore, we agree with the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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-2011-01455 in Executive Session on 4 January 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01455 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 April 2011, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 19 July 2011. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 August 2011. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 September 2011.