RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-00141
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The reason for her separation be changed to “Secretarial Authority.”
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Medical test results indicated no medical intervention and data
gathered could not substantiate any disorder; she was returned to
active duty. The reason for her discharge is unfounded and interferes
with career efforts.
In support of the appeal, applicant has submitted numerous documents
reflecting upon her character and other statements reflecting on her
post-service accomplishments.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no
need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Medical Consultant, BCMR, reviewed the application and
states that a review of the medical records does not disclose any
evidence to support correction of records from administrative
discharge. Evidence of record and medical examinations prior to
separation indicate the applicant was medically qualified for
continued military service or appropriate separation. The records
document a character and behavior (personality) disorder.
Personality disorders are lifelong patterns of maladjustment in the
individual’s personality structure which are not medically
disqualifying or unfitting but may render the individual unsuitable
for further military service and may be cause for administrative
action by the individual’s unit commander. Action and disposition in
this case are proper and reflect compliance with AF directives which
implement the law.
This case is another example of an individual who demonstrated classic
symptoms of a personality disorder while on active duty. The reason
why the military is able to diagnose personality disorders easier than
their civilian counterparts is because they have available accurate
historical information on the individual’s performance while in the
service and, frequently, the nature of military duty places greater
pressures on the individual than on their civilian counterpart and
these disorders frequently become more prominent. It is quite obvious
that the RE code which bars future enlistment opportunities was quite
appropriate in this case. Evidence of record establishes beyond all
reasonable doubt that no error or injustice occurred in this case.
Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states that when
she entered the military service she was an exceptionally immature
young lady. She had great difficulty adapting to the service and did
not wish to remain in the service. She did not realize how her
actions would later affect her life. Words cannot express how sorry
she is for the trouble that she caused her superiors. She states that
she is not asking to reenter the service; however, the reason she
submitted her application for review was for a change in the reason
for her separation to secretarial authority.
She states, since her departure from military service, she has
attended and graduated from a 4-year institution of higher learning.
She further states that her current characterization is not only
negatively impacting her life with legal custody proceedings, but is
adversely affecting her son. She states that her husband has
repeatedly abused her son both physically and sexually, leaving him
with permanent brain damage.
She states again that she has no desire to reenlist in the military.
Her only goal is to protect her child and raise him in a safe
environment.
Applicant's complete response, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit E.
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. After reviewing the
evidence of record, we can detect no error in the applicant's
separation from the Air Force in 1986. Also, it appears that the
reason for her separation was correct at that time. However, we
believe that the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show
that during the past 14 years she has adapted well to civilian life.
In this regard, she has attended college and is performing social
work. The character statements submitted reveal that she is a woman
of good character and a reliable employee. Based on the above
determination, we believe that a change to the applicant’s reason for
separation is warranted on the basis of clemency. Therefore, we
recommend that her records be corrected to the extent indicated below.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 4 February 1986,
she was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10, by reason of
“Directed by Secretary of the Air Force,” and issued a Separation
Program Designator code of “JFF.”
The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 2 February 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Panel Chair
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
Mr. Lawrence R. Leehy, Member
Ms. Phyllis L. Spence, Examiner (without vote)
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 23 Jul
99.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Sep 99.
Exhibit E. Applicant's Response, dated 14 Sep 99, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Panel Chair
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