RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03860 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Her narrative reason for separation of “Fradulent Entry into Military Service” and separation code of “JDA” be changed. 2. Her reentry (RE) code of “2C” which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization” be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was not deceitful when she completed her enlistment paperwork. She was young, immature, confused, and did not fully understand the questions that were being asked. She was stressed from the rigors of basic military training (BMT) and being away from home for the first time. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 7 Apr 09, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 13 Apr 09, the applicant was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood by the Behavior Analysis Service. Because her diagnosis was so severe, her ability to function effectively in the military environment was significantly impaired and did not meet retention standards for continued military service. On 17 Apr 09, the applicant was notified of her commander’s intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen for Fradulent Enlistment. Specifically, the applicant had a history of attempted suicides and suicidal ideations that were not documented on her DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History; USMEPCOM Form 40-1-15-E, Supplemental Health Screening Questionnaire, and USMEPCOM Form 601-23-5-R-E, Introductory PreAccession Interview. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, waived her rights to consult with counsel and to submit a statement on her own behalf. On 21 Apr 09, the case file was determined to be legally sufficient to support separation. The applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation, with a separation code of JDA, which denotes “Fraudulent Entry into Military Service” and was issued an RE code of 2C. The applicant was not credited with any active duty service time. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change her narrative reason for separation. DPSOR states that the documentation on file in the master personnel records reflects the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, her uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change her RE code. DPSOA states that the applicant’s RE code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the Air Force based on her entry-level separation with uncharacterized character of service. DPSOA states the applicant does not provide proof of an error or injustice regarding her RE code. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 26 Nov 12, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded the applicant's narrative reason for separation, separation code and reentry code are in error or unjust. Therefore, 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2012-03860 in Executive Session on 21 May 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03860 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Jul 09 {sic}, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 1 Oct 12. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 6 Nov 12. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12.