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AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NO:  98- 00222 
COUNSEL:  NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

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Applicant requests that his entry level separation be upgraded to 
an honorable discharge and his Reenlistment Eligibility  (RE) code 
be changed.  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 response  (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. Michael  P. 
Higgins, and Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz considered this application 
on 17 June 1998,  in accordance with the provisions of Air Force 
Instruction 3 6 - 2 6 0 3 ,   and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552. 

Panel Chair 

Exhibits : 
A.  Applicant's DD Form 1 4 9  
B.  Available Master Personnel Records 
C.  Advisory Opinions 
D.  SAF/MIBR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinions 

Memorandum for the AFBCMR 

From:  BCMR Medical Consultant 

1535 Command Drive, EE Wing, 3rd Floor 
Andrews AFB MD  20762-7002 

13 February 1998 
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Applicant's entire case file has been reviewed and is forwarded with the following findings, 
conclusions and recommendations.  This request is not submitted in a timely manner, 12 years 
having passed from the applicant's separation. 

REQUESTED ACTION:  The applicant was discharged with an entry level separation on 24 

April 1986 after I month and 18 days in Basic Military Training (BMT) under the provisions of 
AFI 39-10.  He now applies requesting the records be changed to show a different reason for 
discharge that would permit him to reenlist. 

FACTS:  The records indicate the applicant was counseled repeatedly for problems 

adjusting to the military environment in his short time at BMT.  A mental health evaluation was 
performed with findings of Adjustment and Personality Disorder's which interfered. with his 
military dutiedtraining, and he was discharged because of his inability to conform to military 
standards and conduct.  His discharge package reveals that he waived his right to legal counsel 
or to submit statements on his behalf prior to his'actual separation.  He now claims that the 
actions of his training instructors (Tts) and the general environment of BMT were responsible 
for his difficulties, alleging racial and sexual harassment from the Tis, without providing 
substantiating evidence that this actually occurred. 

DISCUSSION:  This case was properly evaluated by the evidence of record.  Evidence is 
clear that numerous counseling sessions were used to try and correct his negative behavior, 
and that none of this was effective.  There is no evidence of error or irregularity in his evaluation 
by mental health or the processing of this case. The applicant does not provide any 
documentation from his post-service years that questions the diagnoses he was given.  it is 
noted and applauded that the applicant has completed a college degree, but this in no way 
implies that his separation from the military was unjust or improper.  Action and disposition in 
this case are proper and reflect compliance with Air Force directives which implement the law. 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the 

records is warranted and the application should be denied. 

FR~DERICK w. HORNICK, coi., USAF, MC, FS 
Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR 
Medical Advisor SAF Personnel Council 

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DEPARTMENT  O F  THE A I R   FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE  PERSONNEL  CENTER 

RANDOLPH AIR  FORCE BASE TEXAS 

MEMORANDUM FOR Ax;BCMR 

FROM:  HQAFPCDPPRS 

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550 C Street West Ste 11 
Randolph AFB TX  78150-4713 

SUBJECT: Application for Correction of Military Records a- 

The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman first class, was separated fkom 

the Air Force 24 Apr 86 under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (Entry level Performance and 
Conduct) with an uncharacterized discharge. He served 0 1 month and 18 days total active service. 

Requested Action.  The applicant is requesting an honorable discharge and a 

change in his reentry code in order to reenlist. 

Basis for Request.  Applicant states he was being abused inbasic training by his 

instructors who encouraged him to admit to the Chaplain and mental health personnel that he was 
suicidal. 

Facts.  The applicant was notified by his commander on 23 Apr 86 that discharge 
action had been initiated against him for unsatisfactory entry level performance or conduct.  The 
commander indicated his action was being recommended because of applicant’s lack of aptitude 
for military service, failure to adapt to the military environment, failure to make satisfactory 
progress in a required training program, reluctance to make an effort necessary to meet Air Force 
standards of conduct and duty performance, and his lack of self-discipline. The commander 
advised applicant that if his recommendation is approved, that his discharge would be described as 
entry level separation and that he would be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force.  He was 
advised he had a right to consult counsel and the right to submit statements in his own behalf  He 
waived his right to consulted counsel and did not submitted statements in his own behalf.  On 23 
Apr 86, the discharge authority approved  the Entry Level Separation.  Airmen are given entry 
level separatioduncharacterized service characterization when separation-action is initiated 
against them in the first 180 days of continuous active service. 

Discussion.  This case has been reviewed 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 his discharge.  The records indicate member’s military service 
was reviewed and appropriate action was taken. 

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Recommendation, Applicant did not id en ti^ any specific errors in the discharge 
processing nor provide facts which warrant a change in the discharge he received.  Accordingly, 
we recommend applicant’s request be denied.  He has not filed a timely request. 

Military Personnel Mgmt Spec 
Separations Branch 
Dir of Personnel Program Management 

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