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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-01489
Original file (BC-2012-01489.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-01489 
COUNSEL: NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED 

IN THE MATTER OF: 
 
     
 
     
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:  
 
His narrative reason for separation, unsuitability – personality 
disorder, be changed. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
The  narrative  reason  for  his  discharge  is  preventing  him  from 
obtaining gainful employment with the federal government.  
 
In  support  of  his  request,  the  applicant  provides  a  personal 
statement,  a  character  reference,  his  DD  Form  214,  Certificate 
of  Release  or  Discharge  from  Active  Duty,  his  master  personnel 
records  and  excerpts  from  his  medical  records  and  other 
supporting documentation. 
 
The  applicant’s  complete  submission,  with  attachments,  is  at 
Exhibit A. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
 
The  applicant  enlisted  in  the  Regular  Air  Force  on  6  February 
1979.    Documentation  submitted  by  the  applicant  shows  that  on 
27 July  1981  he  was  notified  of  his  commander’s  intent  to 
discharge  him  from  the  Air  Force  for  unsuitability  due  to  a 
personality disorder.  Specifically, the applicant was diagnosed 
with having a paranoid personality disorder that interfered with 
his  ability  to  adequately  perform  his  duties.    The  applicant 
acknowledged his commanders intent, his right to counsel and to 
submit  matters  on  his  behalf  on  27  July  1981:    he  submitted 
matters for his commander’s consideration.    
 
The discharge was found legally sufficient on 8 September 1981. 
On 10 September 1981, the commander approved the separation.  He 
received  an  honorable  discharge  and  his  narrative  reason  for 
separation  was  listed  as  unsuitability  –  personality  disorder.  
He  was  credited  with  serving  2  years,  7  months  and  11  days  of 
active duty. 
 

 
AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial.  The applicant was referred for a 
psychological  evaluation  due  to  his  difficulty  in  smoothly 
relating  to  his  co-workers,  showing  up  to  work  late  and 
financial irresponsibility.  He stated he believed the people in 
his  office  were  out  to  get  him  and  that  he  was  being  treated 
unfairly.    The  evaluation  showed  the  applicant  tested  at  dull 
normal intelligence and poor abstract reasoning.  It also showed 
he  was  oversensitive  and  displayed  ready  resentment  and 
interpersonal  distrust.    The  applicant  also  felt  emotionally 
pressured  by  his  work  environment  and  making  adjustment  to  the 
military was difficult for him.   
 
On 2 September 1981, an evaluation officer was appointed to the 
applicant’s  case.    He  recommended  the  applicant  be  honorably 
discharged  and  the  he  be  considered  for  probation  and 
rehabilitation.  The commander reviewed the evaluation officer’s 
report and determined discharge was appropriate.   
 
The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors 
or injustices in the discharge processing.  He provided no facts 
warranting a change to his narrative reason for separation.  The 
discharge, to include the narrative reason for separation, were 
consistent  with  the  procedural  and  substantive  requirements  of 
the  discharge  manual  and  was  within  the  discretion  of  the 
discharge authority. 
 
The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
A  copy  of  the  Air  Force  evaluation  was  forwarded  to  the 
applicant on 8 June 2012, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit  D).    As  of  this  date,  this  office  has  received  no 
response. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
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 submission in judging the merits of the case; 

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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. 
 
4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been  shown  that  a  personal  appearance  with  or  without  counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore,  the  request  for  a  hearing  is  not  favorably 
considered. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
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. 
 
________________________________________________________________ 
 
The  following  members  of  the  Board  considered  AFBCMR  Docket 
Number  BC-2012-01489  in  Executive  Session  on  21  August  2012 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
 
 
 
 
The following documentary evidence was considered: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Mar 12, w/atchs. 
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 21 May 12. 
Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Jun 12. 

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