RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01152
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 4 Oct 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The narrative reason for her discharge as reflected in block 28 of her
DD Form 214 be changed from “Personality Disorder” to reflect
discharge for medical reasons.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was told she could get out of the Air Force “quicker” with
“Personality Disorder” as the reason for her separation and that it
would not reflect badly in the future. She has since found out this
is not true and feels she was misled. She was actually separated for
medical problems.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 7 Jan 03. On 26
Aug 03, she was notified by her Training Squadron commander she was
being recommended for discharge from the Air Force for mental
disorders. The applicant had been diagnosed by the Chief of
Psychological Services as having an adjustment disorder so severe as
to significantly impair her ability to effectively function in the
military environment. On 4 Sep 03, the applicant acknowledged receipt
of the notification and waived her option to consult counsel and to
submit statements in her own behalf. Subsequently her training
squadron commander recommended to the Training Group commander the
applicant be separated for the reason stated above. The Judge
Advocate subsequently found the proposed discharge legally sufficient.
On 4 Sep 03, Training Group commander directed the applicant be
discharged from the Air Force without opportunity for probation and
rehabilitation. The applicant was discharged on 8 Sep 03 for
“Personality Disorder.”
Additional facts relevant to this case are contained in the evaluation
prepared by the BCMR Medical Consultant found at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the narrative reason for the
applicant’s discharge be changed to Secretarial Authority. The
narrative reason for discharge on the applicant’s DD Form 214
indicates “Personality Disorder” although she was not diagnosed with a
personality disorder. The DoD uses the term personality disorder
administratively on the DD Form 214 to include all unsuiting disorders
including “Adjustment Disorder.” The term “Personality Disorder” is
confusing because the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders uses the term in a specific, defined manner to classify
specific disorders of personality that do not include “Adjustment
Disorder.” Since the applicant was not diagnosed with a personality
disorder, it is potentially misleading to use this term as the
narrative reason for separation, although it is administratively
correct.
The complete 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 9
Jun 06 for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response has
not been received.
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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 regarding the applicant’s request
to reflect the narrative reason for her discharge as “medical
problem.” However, we agree with the recommendation made by the BCMR
Medical Consultant to change the narrative reason for the applicant’s
discharge to “Secretarial Authority.” Accordingly, we adopt his
rationale as the basis for our recommendation that the applicant’s
records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 8 September 2003,
she was discharged by reason of “Secretarial Authority,” with a
separation code of “KFF” and a reentry code of “2C.”
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-
01152 in Executive Session on 13 July 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memo, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 1 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jun 06.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2005-01152
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the
authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat
116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show that on 8
September 2003, she was discharged by reason of “Secretarial
Authority,” with a separation code of “KFF” and a reentry code of
“2C.”
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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