RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03442
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
It appears the applicant is requesting her reason for
separation, reenlistment eligibility (RE) code, and character of
service be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her record is unjust due to the fact that she can function well
in high stress environments and in regular day to day
situations. She alleges, however, that the basic military
training environment brought back memories of her abusive
childhood.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 Aug 07, for a
period of six years in the grade of airman basic.
On 10 Sep 07, applicant was notified by her squadron commander
that he was recommending she be discharged from the Air Force
for conditions that interfere with military service,
specifically, for mental disorders. He recommended an entry
level separation based on a Mental Health Evaluation that
reflected she had an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbances
of Emotions and Conduct. It was determined that the condition
interfered with duty performance and conduct and was severe
enough that her ability to function in the military was
significantly impaired.
On 10 Sep 07, applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge
notification and waived her rights to consult with counsel and
to submit statements in her own behalf.
On 12 Sep 07, the deputy staff judge advocate found the case
file to be legally sufficient to support separation. On 12 Sep
07, the discharge authority directed an entry level separation
with uncharacterized service characterization.
On 14 Sep 07, applicant was discharged under the provisions of
AFI 36-3208, by reason of personality disorder, and was issued
an RE Code of 2C, [involuntarily separated with an entry level
separation without characterization of service]. She served on
active duty for a period of 24 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in
the records is warranted. The preponderance of evidence of the
record shows that the action and disposition in this case are
proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force
directive that implement the law.
Although the applicant opines that her discharge was unjust,
all facts and evidence in the case indicate that there was
neither an inequity nor impropriety committed by the discharge
authority in executing her discharge. Additionally, although
the applicant indeed may have been reportedly able to function
well in high stress environments in the civilian sector, as she
indicated, factors unique to military service and unknown to the
applicant at the time she accepted entry to military service
were likely not considered. The discharge authority had the
option of utilizing the applicants Adjustment Disorder as the
narrative reason for discharge on her DD Form 214, Certificate
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and characterizing her
military service as either Honorable or General. However, when
the reason for discharge is an Entry Level Separation, the
service characterization is uncharacterized. The latter
option is less likely to reflect negatively upon the applicants
future employability.
The BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 11 Dec 07, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant 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. 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.
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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-2007-03442 in Executive Session on 7 Feb 08, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
Ms. XXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number
BC-2007-03442 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 07.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFBCMR Medical Consultant,
dated 5 Dec 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Dec 07.
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Panel Chair
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