RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00554
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: DAV
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative separation code (JFX) be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not offered all discharge options. There were extenuating
circumstances in his case. His discharge was unjust.
In support of the application, the applicant submits documentation,
including but not limited to, copies of excerpts from his military
personnel file, personal statements, and character reference letters. The
applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 29 June 1987, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age
of 18 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four (4) years.
After completing basic military training, he was assigned to duties as an
apprentice services specialist.
On 9 February 1988, the applicant was admitted to hospital psychiatric
services. Following exam, a diagnosis of personality disorder was
rendered. The examiner recommended the applicant be expeditiously
administratively separated either as a fraudulent enlistment, or as a
severe personality disorder in accordance with AFR 39-10.
On 25 February 1988 the applicant’s commander notified the applicant that
he was recommending the applicant be separated from the Air Force under the
provisions of AFR 39-10 because of the mental health diagnosis that
significantly impaired his ability to function in the military. The
applicant was advised of his rights. The applicant acknowledged receipt of
the notification, and after consulting military legal counsel, submitted a
statement on his own behalf. The commander thereafter initiated a
recommendation for the applicant’s separation with an honorable discharge.
In a legal review of the discharge case file dated 8 March 1988, the Staff
Judge Advocate found the file was legally sufficient and concurred with the
commander’s recommendation that the applicant be separated from the service
with an honorable discharge. On 9 March 1988, the discharge authority
approved the recommended separation and directed the applicant be
discharged for the reasons recommended by his commander, without the offer
of probation and rehabilitation.
On 11 March 1988, the applicant was honorably discharged because of
personality disorder with a reentry code of 2C and a separation code of
JFX. Reentry code 2C is applied in those cases where the member is
involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge. The separation code
is directly related to the reason and authority for his separation. He had
served 8 months and 13 days on active duty.
On 19 February 1998, the applicant submitted an application to the Air
Force Discharge Review Board (AFRDB) requesting the reason for his
discharge and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed. The AFRDB
determined that a change to the applicant’s discharge was not warranted.
The AFDRB Examiner’s brief is at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant opined no change is warranted to the
applicant’s record. The BCMR Medical Consultant stated the military
records document a character and behavior (personality) disorder. In the a
setting of job dissatisfaction, occupational difficulties including
numerous counselings, difficulty completing his career development course
(CDC) and martial discord, the applicant was hospitalized for suicidal
ideation. The hospitalization narrative summary is detailed and, in the
opinion of the BCMR Medical Consultant, supports his discharge diagnosis of
Personality Disorder with a recommendation for administrative discharge due
to unsuitability. The BCMR Mecical Consultant concludes the action and
disposition in this case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance
with Air Force directives that implement the law. A complete copy of the
BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is 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 18
June 2004 for review and comment. 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice that would warrant a change to his
narrative separation code. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of
the BCMR Medical Consultant that the narrative separation code which was
assigned at the time of his separation accurately reflects his
circumstances at the time of his separation and evidence has not been
provided that would lead us to believe otherwise. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence indicating that the information contained in his
records is erroneous or unjust 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 probable 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 BC-2004-00554
in Executive Session on 30 September 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Edward H. Parker Panel Chair
Ms. Deborah A. Erickson, Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 04, with atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit D. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 14 June 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jun 04.
EDWARD H. PARKER
Panel Chair
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