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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARlNG RECORD 

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.4FUMBER  ) EXHLBITS SUBbllTTED TO THE BO& 
I  1  I  ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD 
2  1  APPLICATION  FOR  REVIEW O F  DISCHARGE 
3  1  LETTER O F  NOTIFICATION 
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BRIEF O F  PERSONNEL FILE 
COUNSEL'S  RELEASE T O  THE BOARD 
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME O F  
PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

I  TAPE RECORDING O F  PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

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CASE NUMBER 

FD-2005-00179 

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APPLICANT'S  ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATlONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON TIIE ATTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

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Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout  counsel, and the right to 
submit an application to the AFBCMR. 

(  Names and votes will be made available to the applicant at the applicant's  request. 

SAFlMRBR 
550 C  STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, T X  78 150-4742 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW  BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2005-00179 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals to change the reason and authority for the discharge. 

The applicant was offered  a personal  appearance before the Discharge Review Board  (DRB) but declined to 
exercise this right. 

The attached brief contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  Change of reason and authority for discharge is denied. 

The  Board  finds  that  neither  the  evidence  of  record  nor  that  provided  by  the  applicant  substantiates  an 
inequity or impropriety that would justify  a change of discharge. 

ISSUE:  Applicant  contends  that  it  would  be  easier  for  her  to  find  a job  if the  reason  and  authority  for 
discharge is changed  from "Personality  Disorder"  to "Secretarial  Authority".  The records indicate that the 
applicant was discharged with an Honorable discharge for Personality Disorder.  The Board was sympathetic 
to the applicant's  difficulty  in  procuring employment, but  found  no  instance of impropriety  or inequity  on 
which to base a change in reason and authority for discharge. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The  Discharge  Review  Board  concludes  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. 

In view of the foregoing findings the Board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former SrA) (HGH SrA) 

1.  MATTER  UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a HON Disch fr Moody AFB, GA on 24 Aug 04 UP 
AFI 36-3208, para 5.11.9.1 (Personality Disorder).  Appeals for a Change in 
Reason and Authority for Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 20 Mar 82.  Enlmt Age: 18 5/12.  Disch Age: 22 5/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-79,  E-59,  G-48,  M-29. PAFSC: 4A051 - Health Service Management 
Journeyman. DAS : 2 0 Jun 03 . 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 31 Aug 00 -  20 Nov 00  (2 months 20 days) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB  21 Nov 00 for 4 yrs. Svd: 3 Yrs 9 Mo 4 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  SrA -  21 Nov 03 
A1C -  21 Mar 02 
Amn -  21 May  01 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: None 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 21 Nov 00 -  20 Jul 02  Yokota AB  5  (~nitial) 

21 Jul 02 -  30 Apr 03  Yokota AB  5  (CRO) 
01 May 03 -  30 Apr 04  Moody AFB  4  (Annual) 

h.  Awards &  Decs :  AFTR, NDSM, AFGCM. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (3) Yrs  (11) Mos  (25) Das 

TAMS: (3) Yrs  (9) Mos  (4) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 27 Apr 05. 

(Change the Reason and Authority for Discharge) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's Issues. 
2. DD Form 214. 
3. Notification Memorandum. 
4. Memorandum For 347 MDSS/CC, 29 Jul 04. 
5 .   Psychiatric Inpatient Evaluation, 28 Jul 04. 

Continuation DD Form 293 

Block 6. Issues:  Why an upgrade or change is requested and justification for the request: 

I was discharged from the Air Force on August 23,2004 and given an honorable 
discharge.  I am requesting that the narrative reason for separation be changed.  The 
narrative reason for discharge currently reads "Personality Disorder".  I am requesting it 
be changed to Secretarial Authority with a Separation code of "JFF". 

It is obvious I was having some severe problems while in the Air Force.  I was under 
some severe stress and this affected my behavior.  Since my discharge I have worked 
very hard on my problems and am now living a normal life.  Once I was able to cope with 
the stressful situations I was experiencing things began to turn positive. 

The reason I am requesting the change in the narrative reason for discharge and 
separation code is so I will have a better chance in the job market.  Finding employment 
in today's job market is difficult at best.  Many employers request a copy of your Report 
of discharge.  Once they read the narrative reason for discharge they hesitate to hire 
someone with potential personality disorders. 

My service in the Air Force was honorable and I am only asking for this minor change so 
that I may be competitive in today's job market.  Please consider my request a ~ d  make 
the requested changes. 

With the positive changes I have made in my life and learning to cope with my problems 
I hopefully have a bright future.  My only problem now is finding suitable employment 
because of the notation on my DD Form 214.  Please assist me by making the requested 
changes. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

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347TH MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON (AFSOC) 

MOODY AIR  FORCE BASE, GEORGIA 

10 Aug 2004 

MEMORANDUM FOR S 

FROM:  347 MDSSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Conditions That 
Interfere With Military Service: Mental Disorders - Personality Disorder.  The authority for this 
action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.1 1.9.1.  If my recommendation is approved, 
your service will be characterized as an Honorable Discharge. 

2.  My reason for this action is: 

a)  You recently received a psychiatric evaluation at Moody Air Force Base, GA, by Clinical 
Clinical Psychologist, which revealed that you 
Psychologist, Dr. (Capt 
are suffering from a primary diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (Axis 11) as well 
as Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression (Axis I), Non-contributory 
(Axis m), and Maladjustment to current social and occupational situation (Axis IV) (Atch 
lc).  You were admitted to Greenleaf Psychiatric Hospital, Valdosta, GA for elicited 
suicidal ideation. 

b)  On 23 Jul2004, you were transferred to Psychiatry Ward 4SW, Naval Hospital 

Jacksonville for further treatment.  During your evaluation with D 
psychiatrist, you stated you experienced fleeting suicidal ideation for the last month or 
two.  You also admitted at least four episodes in your life to harm yourself as well as a 
history of wrist cutting and self-mutilating behaviors (Atch 1 a).  Dr. Ryrnn concluded that 
your condition is deemed unsuitable for continued military service (Atch lb).  Dr. Hatfield 
recommends military separation. 

c)  Furthermore, you condition has severely impaired your performance in the unit and has 

adversely affected the unit mission.  In fact, your disorder is so severe that your ability to 
function effectively in the military environment has been significantly impaired; findings 
of which are outlined in my memorandum dated 3 Aug 04 (Atch Id). 

3.  Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction or higher authority 
will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the United States Air Force. If you are 
discharged, you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and any special pay, bonus, or 
education assistance funds may be subject to recoupment. The separation authority will make the 
findings and recommendations required under 10 U.S.C. Section 2005(g). 

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4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist you. 
I have made an appointment for you to consult Captai 
Ellipse, on 10 Aug 2004, at 1500 hours.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

at 5 107 Austin 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by  13 Aug 2004 unless you request and receive 
an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the separation authority. 

6.  If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements in your own behalf, your failure will 
constitute a waiver of your right to do so.. 

7.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to Public Health 
Section, Building 970 on 11 AUP 2004, at 0730 hours for the examination with your medical 
records. 

8.  Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. A 
copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use at 347 RQWIJA, Legal Office, 5109 Austin 
Ellipse, Ste 1, Moody AFB, GA  3 1699. 

9.  Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me immediately. 

Commanae<.347th Medical Support Squadron 

Attachments: 
1.  Supporting Documents 

a.  Narrative Summary, Naval Hospital Jacksonville, dated 27 Jul 2004 
b.  Memorandum from Jacksonville Naval Hospital, dated 28 Jul2004 
c.  Memorandum from Life Skills, dated 29 Jul2004 
d. Unit Impact Memorandum, dated 3 Aug 2004 
e.  Report of Investigation, dated 4 Aug 2004 

2.  Receipt of Notification Memorandum