RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01941
INDEX NUMBER: 100.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 21 DEC 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reinstated to active duty, or in the alternative, his separation code
and Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow his entry into
the Air Force Reserve (AFRes) or Air National Guard (ANG).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served five years in the Air Force and prior to his arrival at Tyndall
AFB, he had received three performance reports recommending his immediate
promotion. However, due to events in his personal life, he made a few
wrong decisions. He would like a chance to prove he is suitable to
continue to serve in the Air Force.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 17
March 1999. A 9 February 2004 command-directed Mental Health Evaluation
diagnosed the applicant’s conditions as alcohol abuse and personality
disorder not otherwise specified with schizoid, obsessive compulsive and
narcissistic personality traits, and recommended his administrative
discharge for conditions that interfere with military service. On 8 March
2004, he received notification that he was being recommended for discharge
for conditions that interfere with military service (mental disorders -
personality disorder). The commander’s reason for the action was a mental
health evaluation that found applicant’s personality disorder was so severe
that it would significantly impair his ability to function in a military
environment. The discharge authority approved the discharge and he
received an honorable discharge on 22 March 2004, under the provisions of
AFI 36-3208 (Personality Disorder), and was issued RE code 2C
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge). He had completed a
total of 5 years and 6 days of active service and was serving in the grade
of staff sergeant (E-5) at the time of discharge.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that
applicant’s discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of
the discharge authority. Applicant has not submitted any evidence of any
errors or injustices that occurred in the processing of his discharge.
Further, he provided no facts warranting his reinstatement to active duty
or change to his RE code.
The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The recommendation by the mental health evaluator is incorrect and is based
on three days of questioning, without observing him perform his duties in a
military environment. This was not sufficient to determine him unsuitable
to perform in a military environment. Otherwise, he would never have been
able to successfully complete Basic Military Training, Technical Training,
Airmen Leadership School, and receive an Air Force Achievement Medal
(AFAM). The reason for the evaluation was because of things that were
going on in his personal life. For this reason, he elected not to request
a review board and accepted the honorable discharge. He was a good airman
and made a mistake. He has since resolved his personal issues and can be a
valuable and productive member of the Air Force.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit H.
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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records
is warranted. After experiencing a significant disturbance in occupational
functioning apparently in the setting of unspecified personal problems, the
applicant underwent a comprehensive Mental Health Evaluation (MHE) which
diagnosed his condition as a personality disorder. A personality disorder
is an enduring pattern of maladjustment in the individual’s personality
structure which is not medically disqualifying but may render the
individual unsuitable for further military service and may be cause for
administrative discharge by the individual’s unit commander. A history of
a personality disorder severe enough to warrant administrative discharge is
permanently disqualifying for reenlistment. The fact that he did well
during his first four years of service and the fact that he is doing well
at this time does not contradict the diagnosis since symptoms wax and wane
according to situation and stress. His history of personel problems that
resulted in significant impairment of occupational functioning combined
with the results of the psychological evaluation indicate that he is at
risk for recurrent problems under similar circumstances of military
occupational and personal stress.
The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit J.
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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He did fail his quality control evaluation for patrolman twice, his 7-skill
level end-of-course examination once, and his off duty conduct was
unacceptable. However, these failures and conduct were the result of his
personal issues at the time, for which he is to be blamed, but all are
correctable to an outstanding level. While he does have some obsessive
compulsive traits, he has no narcissistic and schizoid traits.
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit L.
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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. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree
with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their 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-2004-01941
in Executive Session on 23 June 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Member
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 4 Oct 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Oct 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 23 Oct 04.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Nov 04.
Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 3 Feb 05.
Exhibit H. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Feb 05.
Exhibit I. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 Mar 05.
Exhibit J. Memo, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 20 Apr 05.
Exhibit K. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 May 05.
Exhibit L. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 May 05, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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