RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00480
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His narrative reason for separation reflect “Involuntary 
Separation – Honorable Discharge” rather than “Conditions that 
Interfere with Military Service - Not Disability - Character and 
Behavior.”

2.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, be amended to include award of the Armed Forces 
Service Medal.

3.  By amendment at Exhibit F, the applicant requests award of 
the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Achievement 
Medal.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His total Air Force service was honorable as was his character 
and behavior.  His narrative reason for separation is untrue and 
libelous.  It slanders his good name, character and is 
inconsistent with the type of discharge issued.

In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a personal 
statement and documents extracted from his military personnel 
records.

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 2 September 
1988.

USAFE Form 781, A Mental Health Evaluation of Active Duty 
Personnel, dated 1 November 1989 indicates the applicant had a 
difficult time adapting to military life and the security police 
career field.  He had a problem maintaining military standards 
(IAW AFRs 35-10/35-11).  The applicant continually became 
hostile and defensive toward supervisors when confronted about 
his substandard bearing and behavior and had communicated 
threats against his supervisor.  The applicant had a hard time 
comprehending verbal orders.  He had difficulties learning while 
on-the-job-training (OJT) to include failing his initial quality 
control evaluation.

The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to 
recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions 
of AFR 39-10.  The specific reason was the applicant’s diagnosis 
of a personality disorder not otherwise specified characterized 
by narcissistic and antisocial personality traits.  He was 
unable to maintain military standards of dress and bearing and 
had communicated threats against supervisors who had tried to 
correct him.  This disorder significantly impaired his ability 
to function in the military environment.

He was advised of his rights in this matter and acknowledged 
receipt of the notification.  In a legal review of the case 
file, the staff judge advocate found the case legally sufficient 
and recommended discharge.  The discharge authority concurred 
with the recommendation and directed an honorable discharge.  
The applicant was discharged on 22 January 1990.  He served 1 
year, 4 months and 21 days on active duty and credited with 9 
months and 3 days of foreign service.

On 22 March 1991, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) 
considered and denied the applicant’s request that his narrative 
reason for separation be changed.  The board concluded that the 
discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the 
discretion of the discharge authority and that the applicant was 
provided full administrative due process.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  DPSOR states based on the 
documentation on file in the master personnel records the 
discharge to include the applicant’s narrative reason for 
separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the 
discretion of the discharge authority.  No evidence of an error 
or injustice in the processing of the applicant’s discharge was 
found.

The DPSOR complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the Armed Forces 
Service Medal.  DPSID states the Armed Forces Service Medal is 
awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, 
after 1 June 1992; participated, or have participated, as 
members of the United States military units, in a United States 
military operation that is deemed to be significant activity by 
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and encounter no foreign armed 
opposition or imminent threat of hostile action.

After a thorough review of the applicant’s official military 
personnel record they were unable to verify award of the Armed 
Forces Service Medal.  The applicant served on active duty prior 
to the awarding dates for award of the Armed Forces Service 
Medal; therefore, he is not eligible for the award.

The DPSID complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant states he agrees that he is not entitled to the 
Armed Forces Service Medal.  The Air Force sent him the Armed 
Forces Service Medal in error on 2 December 2011.  He will 
dispose of the medal or return the medal to the Air Force at the 
end of his AFBCMR review process.  He now seeks award of the Air 
Force Commendation Medal and Air Force Achievement Medal.  He 
may qualify for the awards based on his actions in May 1989 for 
defending national security and for his sustained honorable 
service.

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit D.

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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.  After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record, we believe that given 
the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, 
his narrative reason for separation assigned was proper and in 
compliance with the appropriate instructions.  In regard to the 
Armed Forces Service Medal, we agree with AFPC/DPSID’s 
assessment that the applicant served on active duty prior to the 
awarding dates for award of the Armed Forces Service Medal and 
therefore is not eligible for the award.  Additionally, we took 
note of the applicant’s request for the Air Force Commendation 
Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal; however, he has not 
provided any documentary evidence to substantiate his claim that 
he meets the criteria or was recommended for these awards.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no 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-2013-00480 in Executive Session on 14 November 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 January 2013, w/atchs.
  Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 30 July 2013.
  Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 September 2013.
  Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 October 2013.
  Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, dated 19 October 2013 w/atchs.





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