RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01340
INDEX CODE: 110.02
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 JAN 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code and separation code be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was young and confused but has changed his life around and believes
he can be a valuable asset to the Air Force.
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal Resume and a
Letter of Recommendation.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
19 January 1990.
On 16 May 1990, the applicant was notified by his commander that he
was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for a condition
that interferes with military service; specifically for adjustment
disorder. The basis for the action was on 26 April 1990, the
applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder, which was
determined severe enough that his ability to function in the military
was significantly impaired.
He was advised of his rights in this matter and elected not to submit
statements in his own behalf. The discharge authority approved the
discharge and directed an uncharacterized entry-level separation. On
22 May 1990, he was discharged with an uncharacterized entry-level
separation, under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, (personality disorder). He received an RE code
of 2C “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry
level separation without characterization of service”. He served four
months and four days total active service.
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Clarksburg, WV, provided a copy of an Investigation Report pertaining
to the applicant, which is at Exhibit E.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The medical consultant
states the applicant was diagnosed with adjustment disorder and
clinically significant maladaptive personality traits disqualifying
for military service.
He was also diagnosed with dysthymia, a syndrome of chronic depressed
mood that requires a minimum of two years duration before diagnosis.
Despite the passage of years, this psychiatric history indicates a
lifelong risk for recurrent difficulties in an unpredictable fashion
under circumstances of stress, including times when such problems can
least be afforded by a military unit.
His subsequent apparent success in a civilian career in information
technology notwithstanding, the applicant’s history of adjustment and
abnormal personality traits identified in 1990, are permanently
disqualifying for military service.
Action and disposition in this case are proper and equitable
reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the
law.
The 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
15 April 05, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date,
this office has received no response.
The applicant reviewed the FBI report and stated he did not handle any
explosives, have any intention to scare anyone with explosives, or
took part in any plot to do so. Under Michigan law, because a friend
decided to make an explosive out of a toilet paper roll and he
happened to be with him when he used it, he was considered guilty. He
had no prior knowledge of what he had in mind at the time and did not
condone his actions.
He encloses documentation that will show all charges relating to this
incident and his involvement with it were dismissed.
The applicant’s complete response to the FBI Report, with attachments,
is Exhibit F.
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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 an error or injustice to warrant changing the
applicant’s reenlistment eligibility (RE) code. We took notice of the
applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case.
However, we agree with the BCMR Medical Consultant’s opinions and
recommendation and adopt the consultant’s rationale as the basis for
our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error
or injustice. 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 Docket Number BC-2003-
01340 in Executive Session on 29 June 2005, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Gregory H. Petkoff, Panel Chair
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
Ms. Patricia A. Robey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jul 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 5 Apr 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Apr 05.
Exhibit E. FBI Report, dated 26 May 05, w/atch.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant’s Response to FBI Report, dated 31
May 05, w/atchs.
GREGORY H. PETKOFF
Panel Chair
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