RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00660
INDEX CODE: 112.10
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 August 2006
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be changed to reflect a different narrative reason for
discharge and a different reenlistment eligibility (RE) code to enable him
to reenter military service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Blocks 27 and 28 of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty, are in error because he never had a personality disorder.
He would like to reenlist and serve his country again.
In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form
214. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 4 August 1999, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the
age of 19 in the grade of airman basic (E-1) for a period of four years.
He was trained as a Cryptologic Linguist. The applicant was promoted to
the grade of airman (E-2) effective and with a date of rank of 4 February
2000.
The applicant’s military records contain limited documentation and do not
contain his discharge package or the associated mental health evaluation
supporting his discharge. His medical records verify he was evaluated by
the mental health service on 18 February 2000; however, there are no
entries providing details about the evaluation or the resulting diagnoses
and recommendations.
The applicant was honorably discharged effective 17 May 2000. His DD Form
214 indicates the narrative reason for discharge as “personality disorder,”
an RE code of “2C,” and a separation code of JFX. RE 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 served 9 months and 14 days on active
duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records
is warranted. The BCMR Medical Consultant states the Department of Defense
uses the term “personality disorder” administratively on the DD Form 214 to
refer to all unsuiting mental conditions that may form the basis for
discharge for unsuitability. This term is confusing because the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders uses the term “personality
disorder” in a specific, defined manner to classify specific disorders of
personality that do not include Adjustment Disorder or Impulse Control
Disorder. There is no documentation in the case file, or in the evidence
submitted by the applicant to show what diagnosis formed the basis for his
administrative discharge for unsuitability. In the absence of evidence to
the contrary and based on the presumption of regularity, there is no basis
upon which to grant the applicant’s request.
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 10
April 2006, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 an error or injustice. Due to the limited records available
and based upon the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental
affairs, we must assume that the applicant's discharge was proper and in
compliance with appropriate directives. We find no evidence of error or
injustice in the available records and without evidence to support the
applicant's appeal, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this
application. Therefore, in view of the foregoing, we conclude that no
basis exists upon which to recommend favorable action on his request.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 18 May 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2005-00660:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Feb 05.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 5 Apr 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Apr 06.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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