RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02794
            INDEX CODE:  100.03
                 COUNSEL:  NONE

                 HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be  changed  to  allow  him  to
rejoin the military.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

There was not enough psychological tests done to prove  he  was  unfit
for military.

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
4 June 2002 for a term of 4 years.  On 19 August 2002,  the  applicant
was  notified  by  his  commander  that  he  was  recommending  he  be
discharged from the Air Force, due to a mental disorder.   The  reason
for this action was that he was diagnosed by a psychiatrist as  having
an  adjustment  disorder  with  depressed  mood.   His  disorder   was
determined to be so severe that it significantly impaired his  ability
to function effectively in the military environment.  He  acknowledged
receipt of the notification for  discharge  on  19  August  2002,  and
waived his rights to consult with legal counsel and submit  statements
in his own behalf.  The base legal office reviewed the case and  found
it  legally  sufficient  to  support  an  uncharacterized  entry-level
separation.  On 27 August 2002,  he  was  administratively  discharged
under the provisions of  AFI  36-3208,  Administrative  Separation  of
Airman, (personality disorder), with  an  uncharacterized  entry-level
separation.  He served 2 months and 24 days total active service.

On 4 February 2004, a new DD  Form  214,  Certificate  of  Release  or
Discharge from Active Duty was issued to the  applicant  changing  the
narrative reason for separation to “Secretarial Authority.”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends changing the  narrative  reason
for separation to Secretarial Authority, but denial  of  the  RE  code
change request.

Since the applicant was not diagnosed with a personality disorder  and
was further not noted to demonstrate maladaptive traits or  misconduct
suggestive of a personality disorder, it is  inaccurate  to  list  the
narrative reason as personality disorder, even though administratively
it is correct.  Although action  and  disposition  in  this  case  are
proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air  Force  directives
that implement the law, change of the narrative reason  for  discharge
to  Secretarial  Authority  is  recommended  but  no  change  in   the
reenlistment code is warranted.

The fact that he is functioning well at this time at home confirms his
diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder, however it does not predict that  he
will respond well to the stresses of military operations,  deployment,
or combat when he is separated  from  his  familiar  surroundings  and
usual support system of family and friends.  His  past  experience  is
predictive of an increased risk for recurrent of debilitating  anxiety
and adjustment disorder  if  re-exposed  to  the  rigors  of  military
training and service.

The Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  Based upon  the  documentation  in  the
file, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation.  The  discharge  was  within
the  discretion  of   the   discharge   authority.    Therefore,   his
uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with
DoD and Air Force instructions.

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
20 Feb 04, 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an injustice.  Even though the applicant has provided  no
evidence to show that his separation was improper or not in compliance
with the appropriate regulations, it is our  opinion  that  relief  is
warranted in this particular case.  In this respect, we note that  the
decision to separate the applicant was not based on misconduct and  we
believe that a good probability exists that he may be able to  provide
effective and meaningful service to our nation  as  a  member  of  the
Armed Forces.  In view of this, based on clemency, we believe that his
RE code should be changed to a waiver able code in  order  to  provide
the applicant an opportunity to apply for reentry into  the  military.
Whether or not he is successful  will  depend  on  the  needs  of  the
service and our recommendation in no way guarantees that  he  will  be
allowed to return to any branch of service.  Accordingly, we recommend
that his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the  Department  of  the  Air  Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that at  the  time  of  his
discharge on 27 August 2002, he was issued an Reenlistment Eligibility
(RE) code of 3K.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket  Number  BC-2003-
02794 in Executive Session on 30 March 2004, under the  provisions  of
AFI 36-2603:


                 Mr. Frederick R. Beaman III, Panel Chair
                 Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Member
                 Ms. Martha J. Evans, Member

All  members  voted  to  correct  the  record,  as  recommended.   The
following documentary evidence was considered:


      Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 03.
      Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 9 Jan 04.
      Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 13 Feb 04.
      Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Feb 04.





      FREDERICK R. BEAMAN III
      Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-02794




MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

      Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

      The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that at the time of his
discharge on 27 August 2002, he was issued an Reenlistment Eligibility (RE)
code of “3K”.






  JOE G. LINEBERGER

  Director

  Air Force Review Boards Agency