RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03698
INDEX CODE: 100.06, 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 4 Jun 08
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The separation program designator (SPD) code/narrative reason for his
discharge and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to
permit enlistment in the Army National Guard.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is now 43 years old and he does not really believe he was
schizotypal as the Air Force doctors said. He has completed two
degrees in psychology and he meets no criteria for schizotypal
personality disorder. Even if he did, this disorder rarely lasts
beyond 25 years of age. He was very inexperienced when young and wants
a chance to serve and wipe the slate clean. He asks for a narrative
reason and RE code that are less detrimental. He has applied for
federal and state jobs but has been turned down because of these
codes.
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement,
three character references, certificates for Associate’s and
Bachelor’s Degrees, and hand-annotated copies of the 3 Aug 84 Eielson
AFB psychiatric evaluation and the 14 Sep 84 commander’s
recommendation for discharge. The applicant’s complete submission,
with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 20 Oct 83 and was
assigned to the 343rd Transportation Squadron at Eielson AFB, AK, as a
vehicle operator dispatcher. His Airman Performance Report (APR) for
the period 20 Oct 83 through 13 Sep 84 reflected an overall rating of
5 (old system) and did not recommend him for retention or promotion.
A Mental Health Evaluation of Active Duty Air Force Personnel, dated
6 Jun 84, reported concern about the applicant’s well being and the
safety of others around him, gave examples of demonstrated
questionable behavior, and noted he showed a lack of confidence,
initiative, and motivation with questionable awareness and
concentration.
A 3 Aug 84 psychiatric evaluation performed at the Eielson AFB Mental
Health Clinic (MHC) reported the applicant had been referred to and
was evaluated by the Elmendorf AFB MHC because of his poor job
performance and alleged peculiar behavior. The diagnosis was
schizotypal personality disorder and the applicant was referred to the
Eielson AFB MHC for closer observation and a second diagnostic
opinion. He was found to be free of mental defect, disease, or
derangement and had the mental capacity to understand the nature and
consequences of all his acts. He was not suffering from any
psychiatric condition warranting separation under the disability
system. Although not overtly psychotic, he had elements of tangential
thinking, inappropriate effect, and was quite guarded. Diagnosis was
schizotypal personality disorder and the recommendation was
administrative separation.
On 14 Sep 84, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to
recommend him for an honorable discharge for conditions that interfere
with military service. The 6 Jun and 3 Aug 84 evaluations were cited.
The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification and that he
had been advised of his rights. The commander subsequently
recommended the applicant for an honorable discharge without probation
and rehabilitation (P&R). After consulting counsel, the applicant
waived his right to submit a statement.
Legal review on 28 Sep 84 found the case legally sufficient and
recommended an honorable discharge without P&R and the discharge
authority concurred on 1 Oct 84.
On 4 Oct 84, after 11 months and 17 days of active service, the
applicant was honorably discharged with an SPD code of “JFX”
(Conditions that interfere with military service – character and
behavior disorder) and an RE code of “2C” (Involuntarily separated
with an honorable discharge).
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Washington, D.C., indicated that on the basis of the data furnished,
they were unable to locate an arrest record (Exhibit C).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. DPPRS contends the discharge was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the
discharge regulation and was within the discharge authority’s
discretion. The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any
errors or injustices during the discharge processing warranting a
change in his RE code.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial. Based on circumstances of his
discharge, the RE code assigned (2C) is correct.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit
E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 12 Jan 07 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
F). 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions
are duly noted and we took notice of his complete submission; however,
it is our opinion that given the circumstances surrounding his
separation from the Air Force, the narrative reason for separation, RE
code, and separation code assigned appear to be 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 offices of primary responsibility and
adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. While the
applicant may be functioning well at this time, it does not predict
that he will respond well to the stresses of military operations when
separated from his familiar surroundings and usual support system of
family and friends, as evidenced by his past history. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis
to recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied
without a personal appearance; and 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-
2006-03698 in Executive Session on 22 Feb and 5 Mar 07, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Gregory A. Parker, Member
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Negative FBI Report.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 14 Dec 06.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 28 Dec 06.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Jan 07.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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