RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01317
            INDEX CODES:  100.06, 110.02

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reason for discharge and reenlistment  eligibility  (RE)  code  be
changed to allow her to reenter the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was not mentally stable at the time of her discharge, but believes
that she is now of sound mental health and is able to  carry  out  her
duties and adhere to all standards.

In support of her appeal,  the  applicant  provided  a  DD  Form  293,
Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal  from  the  Armed
Forces of the United States, and extracts from her military  personnel
records.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29  Mar  00  for  a
period of four years in the grade of airman basic.

On 1 Jun 01, the  applicant’s  commander  notified  her  that  he  was
recommending that the applicant  be  discharged  from  the  Air  Force
pursuant to AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.11.1, Conditions  that  Interfere
with Military Service:  Mental Disorders, Adjustment  and  Personality
Disorders.  The reason for the action  was  that  following  a  mental
evaluation from 8 May 01 to 10 May 01,  the  applicant  was  diagnosed
with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, and
a personality disorder.  The psychiatrist stated that the  applicant’s
disorders were of such severity that  they  impaired  her  ability  to
function in the military environment.  The applicant  was  advised  of
her rights in the matter and that  an  honorable  discharge  would  be
recommended.

On 3 Jun 01,  the  Office  of  the  Staff  Judge  Advocate  found  the
discharge case file to be legally sufficient and recommended that  the
applicant be given an honorable discharge.

The discharge authority approved the  discharge  action  and  directed
that the applicant be furnished an honorable discharge.

On 20 Jun 01, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI
36-3208 (Personality Disorder) and furnished an  honorable  discharge.
She was credited with 1 year, 2 months, and 22 days of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Medical Consultant recommended denial noting  that  the  applicant
was  diagnosed  with  both  a  personality  disorder  (the   principle
diagnosis), and an adjustment  disorder.   According  to  the  Medical
Consultant, personality disorders and abnormal personality traits  are
frequently  exacerbated  by  stress  and  may  present  with  symptoms
consistent with an adjustment disorder.  The fact that  the  applicant
is functioning well at this time at home confirms the diagnosis of  an
adjustment disorder.  However, it  does  not  predict  that  she  will
respond well to the stresses of military  operations,  deployment,  or
combat when she is separated from her familiar surroundings and  usual
support system of family and friends.  Her past demonstrated inability
to cope with the stress  of  military  duty  and  the  presence  of  a
personality disorder is predictive of a significantly  increased  risk
for recurrence of symptoms of an adjustment disorder that would render
her unable to perform her duties if she is re-exposed to the rigors of
military training and service.  In the Medical Consultant’s view,  the
action  and  disposition  in  this  case  were  proper  and  equitable
reflecting compliance with Air Force  directives  that  implement  the
law, and that no change in the records is warranted.

A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s evaluation is  at  Exhibit
C.

AFPC/DPPRS  recommended  denial  indicating   that   the   applicant’s
discharge  was  consistent  with  the   procedural   and   substantive
requirements  of  the  discharge  regulation,  and  was   within   the
discretion of the discharge authority.  According to  AFPC/DPPRS,  her
separation program designator code (SPD)  was  correct  based  on  the
reason for discharge.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPAE indicated that the applicant’s RE code of 2C (Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation  with
characterization of service) is  correct  and  that  no  evidence  was
presented to support changing her RE code.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on  10
Oct 03 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit F).

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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.   We  took  notice  of   the
applicant's complete submission in judging the  merits  of  the  case.
However, we find it insufficient to override the rationale provided by
the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPRs).  The  evidence
of record reflects that the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment
disorder with mixed anxiety and  depressed  mood,  and  a  personality
disorder.   As  a  result,  she  was  honorably  discharged   with   a
personality disorder and given  an  RE  code  of  “2C”  (involuntarily
separated with an  honorable  discharge;  or  entry  level  separation
without characterization of service).  After reviewing the  facts  and
circumstances of this case, we find no evidence that would lead us  to
believe that the  applicant's  narrative  reason  for  separation  was
improper or contrary to the governing directives under  which  it  was
effected, or that the RE code was inappropriately assigned.   In  view
of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we adopt
the Air Force rationale and conclude that no basis exists  upon  which
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 AFBCMR Docket Number  BC
2003-01317 in Executive Session on 18 Nov 03, under the provisions  of
AFI 36-2603:

      Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Panel Chair
      Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
      Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Apr 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 7 Jul 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 24 Jul 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 1 Oct 03.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Oct 03.




                                   BRENDA L. ROMINE
                                   Panel Chair