RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02501 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His narrative reason for separation (Adjustment Disorder) and 
separation code (JFY) be changed. 

 

2. His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an 
entry level separation without characterization of service) be 
changed to allow him the opportunity to reenlist in the Air 
Force. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

It was his belief that once his condition was no longer present, 
and after six months, he could reenlist. 

 

His diarrhea/constipation did not exist prior to service (EPTS); 
it was caused by excessive amounts of chow and hydration, due to 
lack of sleep and energy during basic military training (BMT). 

 

His condition was temporary; and he is working with an ANG 
recruiter. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a note from his 
doctor, and copies of his military and medical records. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 4 Jan 11, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air 
Force for a period of six years. 

 

On 31 Jan 11, the applicant was notified by his commander that he 
was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a condition 
that interferes with military service, specifically for mental 
disorders. The applicant was diagnosed by the Department of 
Mental Health, Wilford Hall Medical Center as having a mental 
disorder as contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of 
Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), specifically Axis I: Adjustment 


Disorder, Not otherwise specified Encopresis (w/Overflow 
Incontinence). The evaluation stated the applicant’s condition 
interfered with his duty performance/conduct and was of the 
severity that his ability to function in the military was 
significantly impaired. 

 

On 31 Jan 11, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and waived his rights to consult with 
legal counsel and to submit statements in his own behalf. The 
base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally 
sufficient to support the basis for separation. The discharge 
authority approved the separation and directed the applicant be 
discharged with an uncharacterized entry-level separation. 

 

On 3 Feb 11, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-
level separation, by reason of adjustment disorder. He served 
one month on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code. SGPS states the applicant’s separation was 
completed in accordance with established policy and 
administrative procedures, and since he does not meet current 
medical criteria for military service, they do not support a 
change in his RE code. 

 

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
his narrative reason for separation and separation code. 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. 

 

The applicant’s self-reported symptoms were substantiated by 
medical personnel, and were understood to substantively interfere 
with his ability to function in the context of the strictures of 
BMT. His overall symptom’s suggested he was not likely to be a 
viable asset to the military prospectively, and separation from 
the service was recommended. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code. DPSOA states the applicant has provided no evidence 


that supports a change in his RE code. The RE code 2C is correct 
based on his entry level separation with uncharacterized service. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 9 Dec 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (Exhibit F). 

 

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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 timely filed. 

 

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 that 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 to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2011-02501 in Executive Session on 26 Jan 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 


 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number 
BC-2011-02501 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 2 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 25 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair