ADDENDUM TO 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NUMBER:  97-01398 
COUNSEL:  None 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REOUESTS THAT: 

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed so that she may 
enter into the Air Force. 

RESUME OF CASE: 

On 29 Jan 98, the Board considered and denied applicant's request 
(Exhibit E). 
On  28 Apr  98,  the  applicant  provided  additional  evidence  and 
requested that the Board reconsider her application (Exhibit F) . 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate 
the existence of probable error or injustice.  We have reviewed 
the additional documentation submitted, including the  statement 
from the applicant s  psychiatrist; however, we are not persuaded 
that the RE code issued at the time of her discharge was either 
in error or unjust.  Members  separated from  the Air  Force are 
furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their service 
and the circumstances of their separation.  Applicant's  RE code 
accurately defines the circumstances of her separation.  In view 
of  the  above, we  conclude  that  no  basis  exists upon  which  to 
recommend favorable action on the applicant's request. 

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

The  applicant  be  notified  that  the  evidence presented  did  not 
demonstrate  the  existence  of  probable  material  error  or 
injustice;  that  the  application was  denied  without  a  personal 
appearance; and  that  the  application will  only be  reconsidered 

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upon  the  submission of  newly  discovered  relevant’ evidence  not 
considered with this application. 

AFBCMR 97-01398 

The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 17 June  1998,  under  the provisions  of Air 
Force Instruction 36-2603: 

Mr. David C. Van Gasbeck, Panel Chair 
Mr. Gregory Petkoff, Member 
Mr. Steven A. Shaw, Member 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

Exhibit E.  ROP, dated 9 Feb 98, w/atchs. 
Exhibit F.  Letter fr applicant, dated 28 Apr 98, w/atchs. 

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AIR FORCE BOARD  FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NUMBER:  97-01398 
COUNSEL:  None 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

FEB  0 9  1998 

Applicant requests that her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be 
changed so that she may  enter into the Air Force.  Applicant's 
submission is at Exhibit A. 
The appropriate Air Force offices evaluated applicant's request 
and  provided  advisory  opinions  to  the  Board  recommending  the 
application be  denied  (Exhibit C).  The advisory opinions were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and resp0ns.e (Exhibit D). 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 
After  careful  consideration  of  applicant's  request  and  the 
available evidence  of  record, we  find  insufficient evidence of 
error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  The facts and 
opinions stated in the advisory opinions appear to be  based  on 
the evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant. 
Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which 
entitled,  appropriate  regulations  were  not  followed,  or 
appropriate  standards  were  not  applied,  we  find  no  basis  to 
disturb the existing record. 
Accordingly, applicant's request is denied. 
The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision. 
Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and 
will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant 
evidence  which  was  not  reasonably  available  at  the  time  the 
application was filed. 

Members  of  the  Board  Mr.  David C. Van  Gasbeck, Mr.  Gregory H. 
Petkoff, and Mr.  Steven A.  Shaw considered this application on 
29 January  1998  in accordance with the provisions of  Air  Force 
Instruction 36-2603, and the governing statute, 10, U.S.C.  1552. 

< 'M Chair 

Exhibits : 
A.  Applicant's DD Form  149 
B.  Available Master Personnel Records 
C.  Advisory Opinions 
D.  AFBCMR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinions 

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“ DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER 

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE TEXAS 

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U.S.  AIR FORCE B 

MEMORANDUM FOR  AFBCMR 
FROM:  HQ AFPCLDPPAES 

550 C Street West Ste 10 
Randolph AFB TX  78 150-47 12 

SUBJECT:  Application for Correction of Record 

2 9  AUG 

1 9 4 7 -  1 9 9 7  

A review of applicant’s case file was conducted.  The Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) 

Code “2C” is correct.  The type of discharge drove assignment of the RE code. 

KATHLEEN R. 
Special Programs and BCMR Manager 
Dir of Personnel Program Management 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER 

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE TEXAS 

MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

SEP  2 4  897 

FROM:  HQ AFPCDPPRS 

550 C Street West Ste 11 
Randolph AFB TX 78 150-471 3  . 

SUBJECT:  Application for Correction of Military Records 

The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman basic, was separated firom the Air Force 25 
Jun 96 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Entry level SeparatiodPersonality Disorder) with 
an uncharacterized discharge. She served 03 months 06 days total active service. 

Requested Action.  The applicant is requesting a change in his reason for separation in order 

for him to be eligible to reenlist in the Air Force. 

Basis for Request.  Applicant does not claim an injustice he only sates that she would like 

another change to serve in the Air Force.  This advisory addresses only the discharge processing 
in the case. 

Facts.  The applicant was notified by her commander on 19 Jun 96, that discharge action had 

been initiated against her for a mental disorder.  The commander advised that the discharge 
action was being taken because she had been diagnosed by a psychiatrist as having an adjustment 
disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, improved, and a phase of life problem, as 
described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders @SM-IV),  for which are 
so severe that her ability to h c t i o n  effectively in the military environment is significantly 
impaired.  She was advised he had a right to consult counsel and the right to submit statements 
in her own behalf.  Applicant did not submit statements and waived her right to military counsel. 
The discharge case was reviewed by the base legal office and was found to be legally sufficient 
to support separation. On 24 Jun 96, the discharge authority approved the Entry Level 
Separation. Airmen are given an uncharacterized service characterization when separation action 
is initiated against them in the first 180 days of continuous active service, and the separation is 
described as entry level separation. 

Discussion.  This case has been reyiewed for separation processing and there are no errors or 

irregularities causing an injustice to the applicant.  The discharge complies with directives in 
effect at the time of her discharge.  The records indicate member’s military service was reviewed 
and appropriate action was taken. 

Recommendation.  Applicant did not identi9 any specific errors in the discharge processing 
nor provide facts which warrant a change in her reason for separation or the reentry code 
assigned.  Accordingly, we recommend applicant’s request be denied.  She has filed a timely 
request. 

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JOHN C. WOOTEN, GS-9 
Military Personnel Mgmt Spec 
Programs and Procedures Branch 
Dir of Personnel Program Management