RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2005-03942
            INDEX CODE:  112.00

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  30 JUN 08

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is in perfect health and does not have a mental disorder. He  desires  to
reenlist in the service.

In support of his request,  the  applicant  provided  personal  and  medical
statements.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force  on  22  February  2005  in  the
grade of airman basic.  On 3 March  2005,  applicant  was  notified  by  his
commander of his intent to recommend that he  be  discharged  from  the  Air
Force under the provisions  of  AFPD  36-32  and  AFI  36-3208,  chapter  5,
section 5B,  Involuntary  Convenience  of  the  Government,  paragraph  5.11
Conditions that Interfere with  Military  Service,  specifically,  paragraph
5.11.9, under mental disorders.  The specific reason  for  this  action  was
the applicant’s diagnosis by the Department of Mental Health,  Wilford  Hall
Medical Center, as having a mental disorder as contained in  the  diagnostic
and statistical manual of mental  disorders  (DSM-IV).   The  Department  of
Mental  Health,  had  determined  his   condition   interfered   with   duty
performance and conduct and was severe enough that his ability  to  function
in the military was significantly impaired.  He was advised  of  his  rights
in this matter and acknowledged receipt of the  notification  on  that  same
date.  The applicant waived his right to consult counsel and elected not  to
submit statements on his own behalf.  In a legal review of  the  case  file,
the deputy chief, adverse actions found  the  case  legally  sufficient  and
recommended  that  he  be  discharged.   On  6  March  2005,  the  discharge
authority concurred  with  the  recommendations  and  directed  that  he  be
discharged with an entry-level separation.  Applicant was  discharged  on  8
March 2005.  He served 17 days on active duty.  He received an  RE  code  of
2C – involuntarily separated with an  honorable  discharge;  or  entry-level
separation without characterization of service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends no change  to  the  RE  code.   The
BCMR Medical Consultant states the  applicant  presented  with  symptoms  of
depressed mood and suicidal ideation after two days at basic  training  that
was  diagnosed  as  adjustment  disorder  with  depressed   mood   and   was
administratively discharged for this  unsuiting  condition  with  an  entry-
level separation.  The fact that he is functioning  well  at  this  time  at
home does not predict that he will respond well to the stresses of  military
operations, deployment, or combat when he is  separated  from  his  familiar
surroundings and usual support system  of  family  and  friends.   His  past
experience  of  inability  to  effectively  cope  with  personal   stressors
commonly experienced by all  military  members  and  the  military  training
environment is predictive of an unacceptable  risk  for  recurrence  if  re-
exposed to the rigors of military training and service and the  reenlistment
code should not be changed.

On the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of  Release  or  Discharge  from
Active Duty, the narrative reason for discharge  is  listed  as  personality
disorder even though the applicant was  not  diagnosed  with  a  personality
disorder.  The DoD uses the term “personality disorder” administratively  on
the DD Form 214 to include all unsuiting character  and  behavior  disorders
including adjustment disorder, personality disorders,  and  impulse  control
disorders.   This  term  may  be  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.

Since the applicant was not diagnosed with  a  personality  disorder  it  is
inaccurate to list  the  narrative  reason  as  personality  disorder,  even
though administratively it is correct.  Although action and disposition   in
this case are proper and equitable  reflecting  compliance  with  Air  Force
directives that implement the  law,  change  of  the  narrative  reason  for
discharge to Secretarial Authority is recommended.




The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 22 December 2006, the evaluation  was  forwarded  to  the  applicant  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 timely filed.

3.    Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to  demonstrate  the
existence of an error or injustice  that  would  warrant  a  change  to  the
applicant’s RE code.   After  reviewing  the  evidence  of  record  and  the
applicant’s submission, it is  our  opinion  that  given  the  circumstances
surrounding his separation from the  Air  Force,  it  appears  the  RE  code
assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate directives.   The
applicant has not provided any evidence  which  would  lead  us  to  believe
otherwise.  Therefore, we agree  with  the  AFBCMR  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  in  this  matter.   In  the
absence of evidence  to  the  contrary,  we  find  no  compelling  basis  to
recommend granting the relief sought.

4.    Notwithstanding the  above,  sufficient  relevant  evidence  has  been
presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or  injustice  warranting
a change in the  narrative  reason  for  separation.   After  reviewing  the
applicant’s submission and the evidence of record,  we  are  persuaded  that
some relief is warranted.  We note the discharge action  taken  against  the
applicant appears to be  in  accordance  with  the  applicable  instruction.
However, after reviewing the evidence of record, we agree with  the  Medical
Consultant’s opinion that the narrative reason  for  his  separation,  i.e.,
personality disorder, is inaccurate.   The  Medical  Consultant  states  the
applicant was not diagnosed with a personality disorder; therefore, to  list
the narrative reason as personality disorder, even  though  administratively
it is correct is unjust.  Therefore, in view of the above  findings  and  in
an effort to offset any  possibility  of  an  injustice,  we  recommend  the
applicant’s records be corrected to the extent 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 March 2005, he  was  discharged
under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2, (Secretarial  Authority)
with Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code of JFF.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number  BC-2005-
03942 in Executive Session on 31 January 2007, under the provisions  of  AFI
36-2603:

                 Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Panel Chair
                 Ms. Kathy L. Boockholdt, Member
                 Ms. Sharon B. Seymour, Member

All members voted to correct the  records  as  recommended.   The  following
documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dtd 5 Jan 06, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dtd 20 Dec 06.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 22 Dec 06.





                       MICHAEL J. MAGLIO
                       Panel Chair



AFBCMR BC-2005-03942




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   , be corrected to show that on 8 March 2005, he was
discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1.2, (Secretarial
Authority) with Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code of JFF.





                                        JOE G. LINEBERGER
                                        Director
            Air Force Review Boards Agency