RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02904 

COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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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 allow him to reenter 
the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was having trouble with training for the job he was selected. 
He believes he was not given the right judgment by being 
discharged. He is asking for a second chance. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 28 June 2011 
in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 2F011, Fuel Helper. 

 

On 16 September 2011, the applicant was diagnosed by a 
psychiatrist as having an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed 
Mood. It was identified that his disorder was so severe that his 
ability to function effectively in a military environment was 
significantly impaired. 

 

On 25 October 2011, his commander notified the applicant of his 
intent to recommend him for an entry-level separation under the 
provisions of Air Force Program Directive (AFPD) 36-32, Military 
Retirements and Separations, and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-
3208, paragraph 5.11.9.3, for having a mental disorder. The 
applicant acknowledged his commander’s intent; and, waived his 
rights to consult counsel and to submit statements in his own 
behalf. 

 

On 26 October 2011, his commander recommended the applicant be 
given an entry-level separation without probation or 
rehabilitation. After the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate found 
the case to be legally sufficient, the discharge authority 
approved the recommended separation and directed the applicant be 
administratively separated under the provisions of Air Force 


Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, paragraph 5.11.9.3, with an entry-
level separation. 

 

The applicant received an uncharacterized, entry-level separation 
effective 3 November 2011, in the grade of airman (E-2). His DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
reflects his RE code as “2C” and a narrative reason for 
separation as “Adjustment Disorder.” He served four months and 
six days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE 
Code of “2C” is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the 
USAF, based on his involuntary discharge with an honorable 
characterization of service. The applicant does not provide 
evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE Code. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 20 August 2012, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit 
D). 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 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 opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02904 in Executive Session on 4 April 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02904: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Jun 12. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Aug 12. 

Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Aug 12.