RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-04018
                       INDEX CODE:  110.00
                       COUNSEL:  NONE

                       HEARING DESIRED:  Yes

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from a “2C” to a “1”
to allow him to reenlist in military service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was wrongfully accused of sleepwalking.  He should have been tested
for sleepwalking prier (sic) to his being sent home.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force (RegAF) on 16  July  2002,
as an airman basic (AB) for a period of six years.

A Mental Health Evaluation of  Active  Duty  Personnel,  Wilford  Hall
Medical Center (WHMC) Form 2999,  dated  5  August  2002,  stated  the
applicant returned from Dispensary B with a referral to the Behavioral
Analysis Service (BAS).  The form indicated  the  applicant  was  seen
sleepwalking by other servicemembers.  The  applicant  stated  he  had
been sleepwalking every night since the first week of basic  training.
He also stated he had a lot of anxiety.

The mental health evaluation summary, dated 7 August 2002, stated  the
applicant had been sleepwalking every night since the  first  week  of
basic training and experiencing a lot anxiety.  The applicant reported
he experienced increased difficulties since arriving at basic training
and episodes of sleepwalking which resulted in him physically injuring
himself.   He  was  observed  by  fellow  servicemembers  walking  and
mumbling in his sleep on numerous occasions.  He also  stated  he  was
afraid to go to sleep because he was afraid  of  injuring  himself  or
others.   The  applicant  was  diagnosed   with   sleepwalking.    The
applicant’s
diagnosis of sleepwalking did not meet  the  retention  standards  for
continued military service.  The evaluation stated his condition would
significantly impair his ability to function in a military environment
on  a  long-term  basis.   The  mental   health   evaluation   summary
recommended the applicant be administratively separated.

On 9 August 2002, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent
to recommend him for discharge for a condition  that  interfered  with
military service, specifically sleepwalking.  The commander stated the
reason  for  the  discharge  action  was  because  the  applicant  was
diagnosed with sleepwalking with no underlying pathology.

The commander advised the applicant of his right  to  consult  legal
counsel, and if he so desired an  appointment  would  be  made  upon
request, and to submit statements in his own behalf.  He was advised
that failure to consult with  counsel  or  submit  statements  could
constitute his waiver of his rights to do so.

On 12 August 2002, the applicant,  after  consulting  with  counsel,
waived his right to submit a statement.

On 13 August 2002, a legal review was conducted  in  which  the  staff
judge advocate (SJA) recommended the applicant be  separated  with  an
entry level separation.

The discharge authority approved the applicant be discharged with an
entry level separation.

The  applicant  was  separated  with  an  uncharacterized  entry-level
separation on 19  August  2002  for  conditions  that  interfere  with
military service, specifically, sleepwalking, in the grade  of  airman
basic (AB) and issued an RE code of “2C,” Involuntarily separated with
an   honorable   discharge;   or   entry-level   separation    without
characterization of service.

After reviewing the applicable instruction, AFI  36-2606,  it  appears
the RE code is correct.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The  Chief  Medical  Consultant,  AFBCMR,  states  the  applicant  was
administratively separated for sleepwalking while in  basic  training.
The mental health evaluation in  the  applicant’s  records  documented
episodes consistent with sleepwalking which was supported  by  written
reports from fellow servicemembers which the applicant provided.   The
Medical Consultant further states the preponderance of evidence of the
applicant’s  records  indicate  he  experienced  several  episodes  of
sleepwalking in the setting of
the stress of  basic  training,  manifested  by  decreased  alertness,
mumbling and injury, and distress (fear of going to sleep) caused  the
applicant to seek care.  Sleepwalking and  sleepwalking  disorder  are
disqualifying factors for military service.  The fact the  applicant’s
sleepwalking occurred in basic training indicates a  significant  risk
for recurrence under the  stress  of  routine  military  training  and
operations.  The Medical Consultant recommends the requested relief be
denied.

A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the  applicant  on
19 March 2004, for review and response.  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 error or injustice.  After careful  consideration  of
the circumstances of this case and the documentation provided  by  the
applicant, we are not persuaded the discharge action and the resulting
reenlistment code he received were in error  or  unjust.   Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we agree  with  the  opinion  and
recommendation  of  the  AFBCMR  Medical  Consultant  and  adopt   his
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has  not  been
the victim of an error or injustice.  In this respect,  shortly  after
entering basic training,  the  applicant  underwent  a  Mental  Health
Evaluation  due  to  his  concerns  of  sleepwalking.   The  applicant
reported he had been  sleepwalking  since  the  first  week  of  basic
training and was experiencing a lot  of  anxiety.   He  also  provided
statements from fellow servicemembers who witnessed him  sleepwalking.
The applicant further stated he was afraid to  sleep  because  he  was
afraid he would hurt others or himself. As noted by the AFBCMR Medical
Consultant, the applicant experienced sleepwalking under the rigors of
military  training.   Furthermore,   sleepwalking   and   sleepwalking
disorder are disqualifying factors for military service  and  although
the applicant may be functioning well at  this  time,  this  does  not
indicate he will respond well should he be reintroduced to the  rigors
of a military environment.  The applicant has not established a
different type of job would not trigger the same reaction he had  upon
initial entry in the military.  Therefore, in view of the above and 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2003-04018 in Executive Session on 21 April 2004 under the  provisions
of AFI 36-2603:

            Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
            Mr. Frederick R. Beaman III, Member
            Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

      Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Nov 03, w/atchs.
      Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated
                       1 Mar 04.
      Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Mar 04.




                             THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
                             Chair