RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02821
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His character of service be upgraded to honorable.
2. His narrative reason for separation of Personality
Disorder be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He does not believe he should have been given an entry level
separation with uncharacterized service.
He does not feel that he has a personality disorder and has not
been diagnosed with a personality disorder since leaving the Air
Force.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, issued in conjunction with his 12 Oct 01 separation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 27 Mar 01,
in the grade of airman basic.
On 21 Sep 01, the squadron commander notified the applicant of
administrative discharge action for conditions that interfere
with military service: mental disorders personality disorder.
The specific reason for the proposed action was that on or about
20 Sep 01, the applicant was diagnosed with a personality
disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), with narcissistic and
dependent traits, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), which was so severe that
his ability to function effectively in the military environment
was significantly impaired. On that same date, the applicant
acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification, and after
consulting with counsel, waived his rights to submit statements
in his own behalf. The attorney advisor found the case file
legally sufficient to support separation and concurred with the
recommended entry level separation. The discharge authority
approved an entry level separation, without probation and
rehabilitation.
The applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation
on 12 Oct 01, by reason of Personality Disorder, and was
issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without
characterization of service). He was credited with 6 months and
16 days of active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial of a change to the RE code, stating,
in part, that they found the separation process was done in
accordance with established policy and administrative
procedures.
A review of the records provided 15 Aug 11, and medical notes
from mental health center noted, he was diagnosed with an Axis
II: Mixed personality disorder with narcissistic and dependent
traits. His clinical opinion was that he was not considered
mentally ill, but manifested a long standing disorder of
character and behavior which was of such severity as to render
the applicant incapable of serving adequately in the Air Force.
The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of his request to change his
character of service and narrative reason for separation,
stating, in part, based on the documentation on file in the
master personnel records supports the basis for discharge and
the applicant's entry level service characterization. The
discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the
discretion of the discharge authority.
Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service
characterization when separation is initiated in the first
180 days of continuous active service. The Department of
Defense (DoD) determined that if a member served less than
180 days of continuous service, it would be unfair to the member
and the service to characterize their limited service.
Therefore, his uncharacterized service is correct and is in
accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.
The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 2 Dec 11 for review and response. As of this date,
no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).
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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 opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2011-02821 in Executive Session on 19 April 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jul 11, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/SGPS, dated 1 Sep 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Nov 11.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.
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