RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:                       DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01023
                                       INDEX CODE:  112.10
      XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX           COUNSEL: NONE

      XXXXXXXXX                         HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) and her separation  codes  be  changed  to
enable her to re-enter the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The  statement  on  her  discharge  papers  that  she  engaged  in  multiple
relationships while married is incorrect.  She is  willing  to  undergo  the
necessary tests to prove that she does not have a personality disorder.   At
the time of the evaluation that led to her discharge, she  was  affected  by
post-partum depression and was  having  marital  problems.   She  since  has
resolved the marital problems.

She would like to reenlist in the military; however, her  reenlistment  code
prevents her from doing so.  Her records  need  to  be  changed  to  show  a
different reason for discharge so she can reenter the Air Force.

In support of  her  application,  the  applicant  provided  a  copy  of  her
Certificate  of  Release  or  Discharge  (DD  Form  214).   The  applicant’s
complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 6 December 2000, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force  at  the
age of 20 in the grade of airman first class for a  period  of  four  years.
On 26 January 2001, following her successful completion  of  basic  military
training, the applicant was enrolled in technical training.

On 10 May 2001, the applicant  self-referred  to  the  Life  Skills  Support
Center (LSSC) for stress related to her adjustment to  military  life.   She
returned to LSSC (on her own request) for  a  psychological  evaluation  for
suitability for duty.   She  was  interviewed  and  underwent  psychological
testing on 18 July 2001.  The examining psychologist found  the  applicant’s
mental disorder so severe  that  her  ability  to  function  in  a  military
environment was significantly impaired.  The examiner’s  recommendation  was
the applicant should be separated  under  the  provisions  of  AFI  36-3208,
paragraph 5.11.1.

On 31 July 2001, the applicant’s  commander  recommended  the  applicant  be
discharged for Mental Health Disorders.  The applicant was  advised  of  her
rights to consult counsel and submit a statement in  her  own  behalf.   She
waived her rights to consult counsel and to submit a statement  on  31  July
2001.  In a legal review of the discharge case file, dated  2  August  2001,
the Chief, Civil Law/Adverse Actions assigned to the staff of the  discharge
authority, found the file legally sufficient and recommended  the  applicant
be separated for the reasons recommended by her commander without the  offer
of probation and  rehabilitation.   The  discharge  authority  approved  the
proposed separation on 9 August 2001.

On 17 August  2001,  the  applicant  was  honorably  discharged  because  of
personality disorder with an RE code of 2C and a  separation  code  of  JFX.
RE-2C is applied in those cases where the member is involuntarily  separated
with an honorable discharge.  The separation code  is  directly  related  to
the reason and authority for her separation.  She had served  8  months  and
12 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE  indicated  that  the  reenlistment   code   2C,   “Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or  entry  level  separation  without
characterization of  service”  was  properly  accessed  to  the  applicant’s
record as she was discharged in accordance with Air Force  directives.   The
DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS  recommends  denial.   The  applicant  did  not  submit  any  new
evidence  or  identify  any  errors  or  injustices  that  occurred  in  the
discharge process.  Additionally, she provided no facts warranting a  change
in her discharge.  The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

The BCMR Medical Consultant summarized  the  information  contained  in  the
applicant’s personnel and medical records and is  of  the  opinion  that  no
change in the records is  warranted.   Details  of  his  evaluation  are  at
Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the  applicant  on  18
October 2002, for review and comment within 30 days.  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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been  presented  to  demonstrate  the
existence of error or injustice.  Evidence  has  not  been  presented  which
would lead us to believe that  the  applicant’s  RE  and  separation  codes,
which are directly related  to  her  involuntary  honorable  discharge,  are
improper or contrary to the provisions of the  governing  regulations.   The
record shows that  less  than  6  months  after  her  enlistment  and  while
enrolled in technical training, the applicant began to  experience  numerous
problems  adapting  to  military  life.   Following  several  mental  health
evaluations, a military psychologist rendered the above-cited diagnosis  and
recommended  her  separation  from  the  service.   Other   than   her   own
assertions, we have  seen  no  evidence  by  the  applicant  indicating  the
information contained in her medical records  and  discharge  case  file  is
erroneous, she was not afforded all rights to which  she  was  entitled,  or
that her commanders abused their discretionary authority.  Furthermore,  the
applicant has provided no evidence showing that she would  now  be  able  to
effectively  perform  her  duties  in   the   highly   structured   military
environment.  In this regard, the  applicant’s  assertions  were  thoroughly
reviewed by the BCMR Medical Consultant and the applicant  has  provided  no
evidence that successfully rebuts his assessment of her case.  We  therefore
concur with his opinion and find the applicant has  failed  to  sustain  her
burden for providing a showing of  error  or  injustice.   Accordingly,  the
applicant’s request is not favorably considered.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been  shown
that a personal appearance with or without counsel will  materially  add  to
our understanding of the issues involved.   Therefore,  the  request  for  a
hearing is not favorably considered.

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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,  AFBCMR
Docket No. 02-01023, in Executive Session on  3  December  2002,  under  the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

                 Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair
                 Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Member
                 Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

      Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, undated, with attachment.
      Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 9 Oct 02.
      Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 24 Jul 02.
      Exhibit E.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 1 Jul 02.
      Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Oct 02.






                                                   JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
                                                   Panel Chair