RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03464
            INDEX CODE:  110.02

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His separation code be changed from “JFX” to “JFF.”

2.  His narrative reason for separation be changed  from  "Personality
Disorder” to “Secretarial Authority.”

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

This classification and code are  having  a  negative  effect  on  his
ability to obtain civilian interviews and employment.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of  his  DD  Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Mar 01.

On 3 Aug 07, his commander notified him he was  recommending  him  for
discharge from the  Air  Force  for  Conditions  that  Interfere  with
Military Service – Mental  Disorders  –  Personality  Disorders:   The
specific reason for the discharge action was his diagnosis on  24  May
07, with a personality disorder.  The medical evaluation indicated his
condition rendered him unsuitable for continued military  service  and
was so severe that his ability to function effectively in  a  military
environment was significantly impaired.

On 30 Jul 07, his commander advised him of his rights in this matter.

On 30 Jul 07, he acknowledged receipt of the  notification  and  after
consulting with legal counsel submitted a conditional  waiver  of  his
rights associated with an administrative discharge hearing  contingent
upon receiving no less than an honorable discharge.

On 7 Aug 07, the base legal office reviewed the  case  and  found  it
legally  sufficient  to  support  separation  and   recommended   the
applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge without probation
and rehabilitation.

On 10 Aug 07, the discharge authority  approved  the  separation  and
directed discharge with an honorable discharge without probation  and
rehabilitation.

He was discharged on 22 Aug 07.  He served 6 years, 5 months  and  15
days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOS recommends the requested relief be  denied.   DPSOS  states
based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel
record;  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the   procedural   and
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.   The  discharge
was within the discretion of the discharge authority.   The  applicant
did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices  that
occurred in the discharge processing.  He provided no facts warranting
a change in reason for separation or his separation code.

The complete AFPC/DPSOS 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 1
Feb 08, for review and response within 30 days.  As of this  date,  no
response has been received by this office.

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends  denial  of  the  applicant's
request for a change of reason for discharge and separation code.  The
Medical Consultant states service members with a personality  disorder
display a pattern of behavior that is severe and interferes with their
ability to function  in  a  military  environment,  but  it  does  not
constitute  a  medical  disability.   There  is  no  medical  evidence
available to justify a change in his narrative reason for  separation.
Although, his medical records reflect  he  received  treatment  for  a
various medical conditions throughout his military career, there is no
evidence that any of these conditions warranted a  Medical  Evaluation
Board and would have served as an alternate basis for his discharge.

AFBCMR's Medical Consultant complete evaluation is at Exhibit F.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the additional Air Force evaluation  was  forwarded  to  the
applicant on 16 Apr 08, for review and response within 30 days.  As of
this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 an injustice.   We  took  notice  of  the
applicant's complete submission in judging the  merits  of  the  case;
however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the  AFBCMR
Medical Consultant and the Air Force office of primary  responsibility
and adopt their rationale as the  basis  for  our  decision  that  the
applicant has failed to sustain  his  burden  of  proof  that  he  has
suffered either an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2007-03464 in Executive Session on 15 May 08 under the  provisions  of
AFI 36-2603:

                       Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
                       Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
                       Mr. James G. Neighbors, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 07, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Master Military Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 13 Nov 07.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 21 Mar 08
   Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated  14  Apr
08.
   Exhibit G.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 16 Apr 08.




                                        MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
                                        Panel Chair