RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04578
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation of Unsuitable Personality
Disorder Evaluation Officer be expunged from his record.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not provided legal or medical counseling at the very
beginning of his discharge processing. He was not aware of the
process ramifications or why he was being evaluated. He believes
his discharge was unjust because he received a narrative reason
of personality disorder. Expunging his narrative reason from
his record does not give him any benefit except for clearing his
name before he loses his fight with Stage 3 Cancer. While
attending Basic Military Training (BMT) he had conversations
about washing out due to problems at home that were severely
affecting his ability to serve. However, his leaders encouraged
him to stick it out because they felt he was thriving. His
parents were divorcing and he was concerned with his little
sisters situation. Later, he was referred to the wing commander
for what he thought was counseling, but instead he was being
evaluated and information was being gathered on his situation.
Nevertheless, he never received counseling. He does not use
drugs and has no criminal record (before or after serving in the
military). He insists he has never had any incidents that even
remotely suggest a finding of him having a personality disorder
either in his past or in present.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 8 Oct 80.
The applicants commander notified him on 21 Apr 81, he was
recommending hi discharge under the provisions of AFM 39-12,
Chapter 2, paragraph 2-4b. Specifically, he had an immature
personality, chronic, moderate disorder, (DSM III 301.89);
diagnosed by the Mental Health Clinic, (SGHMM) as indicated by
the letter dated 31 Mar 81. An evaluation officer was appointed
to interview and counsel the applicant on his right to submit a
rebuttal and make statements in his own behalf. The evaluation
officer offered to assist him in the preparation of any written
statements or rebuttals. The applicant accepted the right to
submit statements in his own behalf and to call witnesses or to
present other evidence. The applicant submitted a Letter of
Retraction. The evaluation officer reviewed the letter from the
applicant, altering his recommendation regarding the applicants
discharge to recommending a general rather than an honorable
based on a combination of two factors, neither of which was
serious enough alone to warrant a general discharge. Those
factors were 1) personality disorder and 2) his short term of
service. After a legal review, the staff judge advocate found it
legally sufficient. He received an honorable discharge on 6 May
81 after serving 6 months and 29 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant did not
submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that
occurred in the processing of his discharge. The applicant has
not provided any facts warranting a change to his narrative
reason for separation. Therefore, based on the documentation in
his master personnel records, DPSOS notes the applicants
narrative reason for separation was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirement of the governing
instructions and was within the discharge authoritys discretion.
The DPSOS complete 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 20 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 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 Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
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 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-2010-04578 in Executive Session on 7 Jul 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 28 Mar 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 11.
Panel Chair
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