RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-01320
            INDEX CODE:  112.10

      XXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED: NO


MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  5 NOV 2007


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His  reenlistment  eligibility  (RE)  code  of  2C   (involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or  entry  level  separation
without characterization of service) be changed.

Applicant’s  request  for  change  of  his  narrative  reason   for
separation  “personality   disorder”   will   be   administratively
corrected to “Secretarial Authority.”

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He would like his  RE  code  of  2C  changed  to  1M  [eligible  to
reenlist, second term or career airman not yet considered under the
Selective Reenlistment  Program  (SRP)],  which  according  to  his
recruiter is needed to get back in.  He also  wishes  to  have  his
narrative reason for separation changed from  personality  disorder
to convenience of the government or because of family problems.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a letter  of  support
from his recruiter.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 2 Aug 05, applicant enlisted in the  Regular  Air  Force  for  a
period of six years in the grade of airman basic (E-1/AB).

On 18 Aug  05,  applicant  was  evaluated  by  Behavioral  Analysis
Service (BAS), Division of Mental Health based on  a  complaint  of
breathing problems  and  anxiety  issues.   They  noted,  applicant
stated, he could not handle the stress of basic  military  training
(BMT).  He explained, “I feel depressed.  I’m having anxiety.  It’s
effecting my abilities to get through basic  training…it’s  causing
suicide  thoughts.”   In  this  evaluation,  applicant’s  mood  was
depressed, he trembled, and he was tearful.  He related his history
of physical and sexual abuse was  impacting  him  via  increasingly
frequent intrusive memories  and  flashbacks  of  the  trauma,  his
uneasiness during hygiene times, and his intense feelings resulting
from the intensity of the training.  He experienced daily  suicidal
thoughts without intentions or plans for  self-harm.   He  did  not
want to injure himself, but felt he needed to be removed  from  the
situation.   Also,  he  reported  anxiety  attacks   in   training.
Applicant was diagnosed as having an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed
Anxiety and Depressed  Mood,  Deferred.   However,  given  all  the
information presented, it seemed best to recommend  separation  and
he was encouraged to seek mental health services once  he  returned
to civilian status.

On 1  Sep  05,  the  squadron  commander  initiated  administrative
discharge action against the applicant for mental  disorders.   The
specific reason for the proposed action  was  the  diagnosis  cited
above.  It was determined that this disorder interfered  with  duty
performance and conduct and was severe enough that his  ability  to
function effectively in the military  was  significantly  impaired.
The applicant was advised of his right to  counsel  and  to  submit
statements in his own behalf.  On that same  date,  he  waived  his
right to consult counsel and did not submit statements in  his  own
behalf.  On 6 Sep 05, the Chief, Adverse Actions,  found  the  case
file legally sufficient  to  support  separation,  subject  to  the
inclusion of a report of medical examination showing the respondent
to be physically qualified for separation.  He recommended an entry-
level separation.  On 8 Sep 05, the  discharge  authority  approved
the applicant to be discharged with an entry-level separation.

On 12 Sep 05, the applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level
separation, by reason of personality disorder and was issued an  RE
code of 2C.  He was credited with 1 month and  11  days  of  active
duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPAE reviewed this application  and  recommended  denial,
stating, in part, they found no  evidence  or  injustice  that  the
applicant’s RE code is incorrect; nor is RE code 1M  a  valid  code
for the applicant and members are not separated with a 1M RE code.

HQ AFPC/DPPAE complete evaluation, with attachments, is at  Exhibit
C.

HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial of the applicant’s request.   They
found the discharge consistent with the procedural and  substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation.  Additionally,  that  the
discharge  was  within  the  sound  discretion  of  the   discharge
authority.  The applicant did not submit any evidence  or  identify
any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge  processing
and he provided no other facts warranting a change to his RE  code.


They   also   noted   that    airmen    are    given    entry-level
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation
is initiated in the first 180 days of  continuous  active  service.
The Department of Defense (DOD) determined if a member served  less
than 180 days continuous service, it would be unfair to the  member
and the service to characterize their limited service.   Therefore,
his  uncharacterized  character  of  service  is  correct  and   in
accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.

HQ AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant
on 23 Jun 06 for review and comment within 30  days.   As  of  this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).

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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 an error  or  injustice.   Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we are not persuaded  that  he
has been the victim of an error or injustice.  At the time  members
are separated from the Air Force, they are  furnished  an  RE  code
predicated upon the quality of their service and the  circumstances
of their separation.  Applicant’s RE code of 2C accurately reflects
that he was involuntarily separated with an entry level  separation
without characterization of service.  After a  thorough  review  of
the evidence of record, we believe  that  given  the  circumstances
surrounding the applicant’s separation, the RE code issued  was  in
accordance  with  the  governing  directives.   Therefore,  in  the
absence  of  persuasive  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 AFBCMR Docket  Number
BC-2006-01320 in Executive Session on  1  August  2006,  under  the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      Mr. John B. Hennessey, Panel Chair
      Mr. Elwood C. Lewis III, Member
      Ms. Donna D. Jonkoff, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Apr 06.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 6 Jun 06, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 13 Jun 06.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Jun 06.




                                   JOHN B. HENNESSEY
                                   Panel Chair