RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00428

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NOT INDICATED

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry (RE) code of "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without service characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter military service.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not given a fair and complete evaluation from on-site medical and religious staff.  He was discharged without legal, medical or religious counselling.  He was not provided any literature as to the consequences of his discharge.  He believes this was an infringement of his rights.  He was not informed that he would not be able reenter military service with the RE code he received.  He was told that his records would change within 18 months of discharge.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 6 Feb 02, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.

On 20 May 02, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for mental disorders.  The specific reason for the discharge action was the applicant was diagnosed as having an Adjustment Disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.  The applicant’s disorder was so severe that it significantly impaired his ability to function in the military environment.

Also on 20 May 02, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived his right to consult military legal counsel and to submit a statement in his own behalf.

On 22 May 02, the legal office reviewed the case, found it legally sufficient, and recommended an entry-level separation.

On 24 May 02, the discharge authority concurred and directed the applicant be discharged with an entry-level separation without probation and rehabilitation.

On 3 Jun 02, the applicant received an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service, with an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service) and a narrative reason for separation of Personality Disorder and an SPD code of JFX.  He was credited with 3 months and 28 days of net active service.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits C, D and E.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application.  There was no evidence of an injustice in the applicant’s discharge processing.  However, there is a minor error on the applicant’s DD Form 214.  His narrative reason and Separation Program Designator (SPD) code should reflect “Adjustment Disorder” and “JFY.” This change would be a more accurate reflection of what the discharge authority intended.  Once the board concludes its assessment of the applicant’s case, recommend that the SPD code and narrative reason be corrected accordingly.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  There is no evidence of an error or injustice regarding the applicant’s RE code.  He received the 2C RE code based on his involuntary entry-level separation with uncharacterized service.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant recommends denying the application to change the applicant’s RE code, but recommends removal of Personality Disorder as the reason for discharge.  The applicant was diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder, not Personality Disorder.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit E.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 19 Sep 18 for comment (Exhibit F), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not timely filed, but it is in the interest of justice to excuse the delay.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice regarding his RE code.  There is no evidence to show he received an erroneous RE code, which was based on his being involuntarily discharged.  Therefore, the Board recommends against granting the requested relief.  However, the Board concurs with the AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant and AFPC/DP2STM that the applicant’s narrative reason for separation and SPD code should be changed to reflect his diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder and not Personality Disorder.  Therefore, the Board recommends the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was issued a narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” and a separation program designator (SPD) code of “JFY” in conjunction with his 3 June 2002 entry-level separation with uncharacterized service.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-00428 in Executive Session on 25 Oct 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record in part.  The panel considered the following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2017-00428:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, dated 23 Jan 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 21 Nov 17.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 27 Nov 17
Exhibit E:	Advisory opinion, AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant, dated 11 Jul 18.
Exhibit F:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 19 Sep 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.