RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00752

      XXXXXXX          COUNSEL:  NONE

      XXXXXXX          HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reentry code (RE) of 2C and narrative reason (Personality Disorder)  for
discharge be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

At the time, he was very emotional about  becoming  a  father  and  felt  he
needed to be with his baby.  Now two years later, he realizes he was  better
off in the military.

In support of the applicant’s request, he submits a personal  statement,  DD
Form 293, Application for the Review of  Discharge  or  Dismissal  from  the
Armed Forces of the United States;  and  his  DD  Form  214.   His  complete
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty on 29 May 2001, completed basic  training,
and began training as a communications antenna system helper.  A  4  October
2001,  mental  health  evaluation  indicates  the  applicant  was  initially
evaluated  by  psychiatry  at  Wilford  Hall  Medical  Center  for  suicidal
ideation and diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder.   He  was  referred  for
further psychological testing and evaluation.  The evaluation report  stated
he was "solely motivated for discharge from  the  USAF,"  disliked  military
service and wanted to return to civilian life  so  he  could  "get  my  life
back, my sanity, I want me  back."   The  applicant  displayed  symptoms  of
depressed  mood,  social  withdrawal,  increased  anger,   moodiness,   poor
concentration,  sleep  disturbance,  and  fleeting  suicidal  ideation.   He
indicated he intended to return to his girlfriend who was attending  nursing
school.  The evaluation concluded that  he  was  not  suited  for  continued
military  service  due   to   an   Adjustment   Disorder   and   recommended
administrative separation.

On 31 October 2001, the applicant was administratively  discharged  with  an
entry  level  separation  under  the   provisions   of   AFI   36-3208   for
unsuitability, Adjustment Disorder, with a RE  code  of  2C,  which  denotes
"Involuntarily  separated  with  an  honorable  discharge;  or  entry  level
separation without characterization of service."    He  served  five  months
and three days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial.  The  Medical  Consultant  states
the applicant was administratively discharged  for  an  Adjustment  Disorder
characterized  by  depressed  mood,  suicidal  ideation,  irritability   and
moodiness, poor concentration and sleep disturbance.  Mental health  records
indicate the applicant was very dissatisfied with military life  and  wanted
to return to civilian life to get his life back.  He now  indicates  he  was
motivated to be with his  girlfriend  when  he  learned  she  was  pregnant.
Mental health evaluation concluded he was unsuited  for  continued  military
service and recommended administrative discharge.

Adjustment Disorder is characterized by  marked  psychological  distress  in
response to identifiable stressors that overcome  the  individual’s  ability
to cope and is frequently associated with significant impairment  in  social
and occupational functioning.  The emotional and  behavioral  responses  may
be in excess of what would normally be expected  given  the  nature  of  the
stressors.   Manifestations  can  include  depressed  mood,   anxiety,   and
disturbances of conduct.  One of the key features of Adjustment Disorder  is
that the condition resolves with relief of the stressors.   Individuals  who
develop Adjustment Disorder due to the  stress  of  the  routine  rigors  of
military service with or without concomitant personal issues are not  suited
for military service and are subject to administrative  discharge  by  their
commander.  The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant states he is trying to get into the US Army and is fully aware  of
what he will be putting himself through and will be able to cope with  being
away from his son.  Not only is he aware of what might be asked of  him,  he
is completely aware that there would be no turning  back  once  he  enlists.
His complete response is at Exhibit E.

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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 an error or injustice that  would  warrant  corrective  action.
Evidence has not been provided in support of his appeal,  which  would  lead
us to  believe  that  a  change  to  his  reenlistment  eligibility  or  the
narrative reason for his discharge is warranted.   We  took  notice  of  his
complete submission in judging the merits of this case; however, we  do  not
find his  assertions  sufficiently  persuasive  to  override  the  rationale
provided by the Air Force.  Absent persuasive evidence  that  the  applicant
was denied  rights  to  which  he  was  entitled  or  that  the  appropriate
standards were not applied during  his  discharge  processing,  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-2004-
00752 in Executive Session on 13 Oct 04, under the  provisions  of  AFI  36-
2603:

      Ms. Martha J. Evans, Panel Chair
      Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
      Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Mar 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 9 Aug 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Aug 04.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, not dated.




                                   MARTHA J. EVANS
                                   Panel Chair