RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-02138
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His entry level discharge be changed to an honorable discharge with medical
conditions.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and
the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 October 1987 and was
enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Apprentice Course.
From 30 January 1998 until 10 February 1998, the Mental Health Unit,
Sheppard AFB, TX performed a mental health evaluation on the applicant.
The mental health evaluation diagnosed him as having an Adjustment Disorder
with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Schizoid Personality Disorder. The
recommendation to the commanding officer was to expeditiously process him
for administrative separation.
On 18 February 1998, in accordance with AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter
5, Section B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, paragraph 5.11,
Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, specifically, paragraph
5.11.1 Mental Disorders, the commander initiated discharge proceedings
against the applicant. The applicant was advised of his rights in this
matter. After consulting military legal counsel, the applicant waived his
right to submit statements in his behalf. On 24 February 1998, the
discharge authority directed that the applicant be discharged from the Air
Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section B,
Involuntary Convenience of the Government, Paragraph 5.11, Conditions that
Interfere with Military Service, specifically paragraph 5.11.1, Mental
Disorders, with a type of discharge as an entry-level separation. The
applicant was discharged on 27 February 1998 by reason of “Personality
Disorder” with a Separation Code of “JFX” and a Reenlistment Eligibility
(RE) code of “2C.” He had served 4 months and 20 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied. The BCMR
Medical Consultant states that the applicant had some pre-existing
psychological problems and failed to comply with training requirements.
Furthermore, the medical consultant states that during the 12 days of
hospitalization, the applicant was found to exhibit signs of an Adjustment
Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood along with a Schizoid
Personality Disorder which were of sufficient degree to preclude further
military training. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit
C.
AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied. DPPRS states that the
applicant’s uncharacterized character of service is correct. DPPRS states
that airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of
continuous active service. as it would be unfair to the applicant and the
service to characterize the limited service. DPPRS evaluation is at
Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 15 February 2002, for review and response. As of this date, this office
has received no response.
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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 error or injustice. After careful consideration of the
applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we see no
evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant corrective action.
Therefore, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force
office’s of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis
for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we
find no compelling basis to recommend granting relief sought in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be
reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not
considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 1 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Vice Chair
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Member
Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 July 2001.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated
14 January 2002.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 8 February 2002.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 February 2002.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Vice Chair
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