RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:                       DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02025
                                             INDEX CODE:  110.02
                                             COUNSEL:  DAV

                                             HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The  narrative  reason  for  her  discharge  be  changed  from  “Personality
Disorder” to “Administrative” or “Convenience of the Government.”

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Personality disorder insinuates  she  was  diagnosed  with  this  condition.
This is incorrect.

In support of  her  application  she  provided  a  copy  of  her  separation
document.  The applicant’s  complete  submission,  with  attachment,  is  at
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 7 May 2002, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the  grade
of airman basic  for  a  period  of  four  years.   After  completing  basic
military and technical training, the applicant was assigned to duties  as  a
Food Service Apprentice.  The applicant received a Letter of Evaluation  for
the  period  4 September  2002  to  2  January  2003,  in  which   she   was
characterized  as  a  “good   performer”   and   “excellent   food   service
representative.”

On 10 January 2003, the applicant’s commander recommended the  applicant  be
discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-
3208 because of a mental disorder that  severely  affected  her  ability  to
function  effectively  in  the  military  environment.   The  applicant  was
advised  of  her  rights.   The  applicant  acknowledged  receipt   of   the
notification and after consulting military legal counsel, waived  her  right
to submit statements in her own behalf.  The commander thereafter  initiated
a recommendation for the applicant’s separation.  In a legal review  of  the
discharge case file, dated 16 January 2003, the staff judge  advocate  found
the file was legally sufficient and recommended the proposed  separation  be
approved.  The file was subsequently returned to  unit  authorities  by  the
discharge authority for reassessment based on the contents of the Letter  of
Evaluation.  On 11 February 2003, the applicant’s commander re-notified  the
applicant of her recommendation to separate the applicant with an  honorable
discharge using an addendum to the notification  package.   The  purpose  of
the addendum  was  to  include  the  report  of  an  additional  psychiatric
evaluation dated 28 January 2003.  The applicant was again  advised  of  her
rights.  After again consulting counsel, the applicant waived her  right  to
submit statements in her own behalf.  The file  was  forwarded  for  further
consideration by the discharge authority.   Included  in  the  file  was  an
impact statement concerning the Letter of Evaluation.

In a legal review of the discharge case file dated  13  February  2003,  the
staff judge advocate found the file was  legally  sufficient  and  supported
the recommendation that the applicant be separated from the service.  On  18
February 2003, the discharge authority approved the  recommended  separation
and directed  the  applicant  be  discharged  with  an  honorable  discharge
without the offer of probation and rehabilitation.

The applicant was  honorably  discharged  on  19  February  2003  under  the
provisions of AFI 36-3208  (personality  disorder).   She  had  completed  a
total of 9 months and 13 days and was serving in the grade of  Airman  (E-2)
at the time of discharge.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

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 applicant’s record is warranted.  The BCMR Medical  Consultant
stated the records clearly document a diagnosis  of  Borderline  Personality
Disorder and  a  significant  pre-service  history  of  emotional  problems.
Personality  disorders  are  lifelong  patterns  of  maladjustment  in   the
individual’s personality structure that 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 BCMR Medical Consultant is of the  opinion  that  this  case
was properly evaluated by the evidence of record and there  is  no  evidence
of error or irregularity in the processing of this case.   A  complete  copy
of this evaluation is at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  DPPRS  indicated  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.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the  applicant  on  24
December 2003 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 probable error or injustice that would warrant a change to  her
separation code.  We agree with the opinions and recommendations of the  Air
Force offices of primary responsibility that the separation code  which  was
assigned  at  the  time  of   her   separation   accurately   reflects   the
circumstances of her separation and evidence  has  not  been  provided  that
would lead us to believe otherwise.  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 this application in  Executive
Session on 25 February 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603.

            Mr. Robert S. Boyd, Panel Chairman
            Mr. Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Member
            Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with  AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2003-02025

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 2003.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, 20 Nov 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 18 Dec 03.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Dec 03.




            ROBERT S. BOYD
            Panel Chair