RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02372 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 RE code “3A” which would allow him to reenlist. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He believes his record to be in error. He was informed that he could take a mental health evaluation in order to be eligible for reenlistment. His file shows he withheld medical information on his enlistment physical and he states he did not. The applicant provides no additional supporting documentation in support of his appeal. The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 13 May 2008. The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific reason for this action was the Behavioral Analysis Service (BAS) letter, dated 17 July 2008 which indicates the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. Because of this diagnosis, he did not meet retention standards and his ability to function in a military environment was significantly impaired. His diagnosis also disqualified him for the personnel reliability program (PRP), security clearance, and weapons handling, which did not allow him to continue further training in security forces. He was also disqualified him from retention in the Air Force. The applicant was advised of his rights in this matter and acknowledged receipt of the notification. He waived his right to consult with counsel and waived his right to submit a statement on his own behalf. The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and directed discharge. The applicant was discharged on 9 September 2008 with an uncharacterized, entry-level separation. He served 3 months and 27 days on active duty. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the RE code 2C is required based on the applicant’s involuntary discharge with an uncharacterized character of service and the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AETC/SGPS recommends approval. SGPS states based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s records, they find the separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. Should the applicant now meet the mental health criteria they can support his request. The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 6 September 2013, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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 an injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case to include the differing opinions of the Air Force evaluators. However, the Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSOA that the applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code. Therefore, we adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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 in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2013-02372 in Executive Session on 28 January 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 February 2013. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 24 June 2013. Exhibit D. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 15 August 2013. 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