RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01725
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
Dayna E. Carlisle COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 23 Nov 06
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from “2C,” “Entry-
level separation without characterization of service” to an RE code
that will allow reentry into the Air Force.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her basic military training records and other supporting documents
validate her claim that she is an excellent candidate for the Air
Force. She was an honor graduate from basic military training (BMT).
Although her age prevents her from reentering the active Air Force,
she is still eligible to reenlist in the Air National Guard.
She accepted an entry-level separation because her grandmother was
diagnosed with terminal cancer and she believed she was obligated to
care for her since she was raised by her grandmother until the age of
13 or 14.
Since her separation, she has worked for Air Tran Airways and received
a promotion in just a little over a year of service. Her superiors
speak highly of her leadership skills and communicative abilities as
detailed in her annual reviews.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a copy of her
grandmother’s obituary, copies of her annual performance reviews in
her civilian job, a letter of reference from her minister, a copy of
her honor graduate certificate from BMT, a copy of her nomination for
the 2004 Excellence Award at her civilian job, and a copy of her
transcript from college.
The applicant also submitted a letter with an attached e-mail she
received just prior to her separation from the Air Force. The
applicant states the e-mail attests to her professionalism from a
superior in the Air Force.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 4 Mar 03. On 8
Jul 03, the applicant was notified by her military training flight
(MTF) commander she was recommending the applicant’s discharge from
the Air Force for conditions that interfere with military service,
mental disorders. The reason for the commander’s action was the
applicant’s diagnosis with adjustment disorder with depressed mood and
because of her condition, the applicant’s ability to function in the
military environment was significantly impaired. The applicant
acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived her right to
consult counsel and to submit statements in her own behalf. The MTF
commander then recommended to the discharge authority that the
applicant be discharged for the reasons stated above and be furnished
an entry-level separation. The wing staff judge advocate reviewed and
found the discharge action to be legally sufficient. Subsequently,
the discharge authority directed the applicant’s discharge with an
entry-level separation. The applicant was discharged on 15 Jul 03
with 4 months and 12 days of service with a “2C” RE code.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s
request. The applicant developed symptoms of depressed mood and
anxiety while in technical training related to the stress of technical
training and her grandmother’s terminal illness. She was diagnosed
with Adjustment Disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, an
unsuiting condition disqualifying for continued military service. The
evaluating psychologist, aware of the applicant’s otherwise positive
attributes, recommended separation. 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. One of the key features of Adjustment
Disorder is that the condition resolves with relief of the stressors.
The fact that the applicant is functioning well at this time at home
confirms her diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder. However, it does not
predict she will respond well to the stresses of military operations,
deployment, or combat when she is separated from her familiar
surroundings and usual support system of family and friends. When an
individual responds to a common life stressor to the degree of
becoming dysfunctional, their ability to cope with the stresses of
military service, operational environments and combat is called into
question. The applicant’s past experience is predictive of an
increased risk for recurrence of disabling symptoms of Adjustment
Disorder with recurring personal stressors or with the rigors of
military training and service.
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
16 Jun 06 for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response
has not been received.
_________________________________________________________________
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 opinion and recommendation of the BCMR
Medical Consultant and adopt his 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.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2005-
01725 in Executive Session on 25 July 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Panel Chair
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 May 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memo, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 14 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Jun 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL, III
Panel Chair
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION
OF MILITARY RECORDS
CASE TRANSMITTAL / COORDINATION RECORD
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NO:
Dayna E. Carlisle, BC-2005-01725
ROUTE IN TURN INITIALS DATE
1. CHIEF EXAMINER ________ _______
(Coordination)
2. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ________ _______
(Coord/Signature)
3. RETURN TO EXAMINER TO E-MAIL/FAX
TO PANEL CHAIR
4. Mr. James W. Russell, III ________ _______
PANEL CHAIR
(Signature on Proceedings)
5. EXAMINER
6. AFBCMR (Processing)
ALGIE WALKER, JR.
Examiner
Air Force Board for Correction
of Military Records
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