RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02030
INDEX CODE: 100.03, 100.06
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His service in the Air Force was honorable and he believes that he
should be allowed to serve in the Reserves or in the Reserve Officer
Training Corp (ROTC).
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
16 June 1999 for a term of 4 years.
On 25 March 2002, the applicant's commander notified him that he was
being discharged for mental disorders, specifically a personality
disorder. Applicant was serving as an Aircrew Life Support
Apprentice. The member had developed a pattern of poor duty
performance, missed appointments, and failure to maintain minimum
standards of dress and appearance for which he received numerous
counselings. He was removed as a Security Forces Augmentee due to
concerns about alcohol use. Because of this pattern of misconduct and
poor performance, he underwent a command-directed mental health
evaluation on 7 March 2002. He was evaluated by a clinical
psychologist and diagnosed with Alcohol Abuse and (Personality
Disorders or Traits) Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Antisocial
Personality Traits. The psychologist considered his personality
disorder severe enough to significantly impair his ability to function
in a military environment.
On 11 April 2002,the applicant was administratively discharged under
the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen
(personality disorder), with an honorable discharge and a reenlistment
eligibility (RE) code of 2C in the grade of airman first class. He
served 2 years, 9 months and 26 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed applicant’s request and
recommends denial. Due to a pattern of misconduct and poor
performance, the applicant underwent a command directed mental health
evaluation on 7 March 2002 that included extensive formal psychologic
testing resulting in a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
with Antisocial Personality Traits. The Medical Consultant states
that the applicant’s records clearly document a personality disorder
as well as alcohol abuse despite treatment. 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.
The action and disposition in this case are proper and equitable
reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the
law. The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPAE indicates that based on the review of his case file, his RE
code 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or
entry level separation without characterization of service” is
correct. The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit D.
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. The applicant did not submit any new
evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the
discharge processing. Additionally, he provided no facts warranting a
change in his discharge. The DPPRS evaluation is at attachment E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on
22 Nov 02, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office
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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 an error or injustice to warrant changing the
applicant’s reenlistment eligibility (RE) code. We took notice of the
applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case,
however; we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air
Force office 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, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend
granting the 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 Docket Number 02-02030
in Executive Session on 12 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Albert F. Lowas, Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. William H. Anderson, Member
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 02 w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 22 Aug 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 12 Oct 02.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 19 Sep 02.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Nov 02.
ALBERT F. LOWAS, JR.
Panel Chair
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