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LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
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CASE NUMBER 

25 Jan 2007 
APPLICANT'S fSSUE 4NDTWE B O A R D  F DECISIONAI, RATIONAI. A R E  DISC USStD ONTHF A'lT4(HkI)  41H  LOKC t L)ISCHARClt RtVlEW BOARD DECISIONAL I1ATIONALt 

FD-2006-00085 

Case heard in Washington,  D.C. 

TAPF  RFCOKDlNG OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE HE 

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

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DEClSlONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NIlMBER 

FD-ZUU6-UUU85 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 

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:  Upgrade of 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. 

ISSUES:  Applicant  received  a  General  Discharge  for  Personality  Disorder  and  Minor  Disciplinary 
Infractions. 

Applicant contends that his discharge is invalid.  He states he was discharged for inadaptability to military 
life due to migraines induced by job-related  stress which caused him to miss work.  1 le contends that his 
condition has not changed and he still has migraines regularly and his requests for an MRI or CAT scan to 
check for medical problems were declined.  He believes reason for discharge to be  invalid.  I'he records 
indicate the applicant received two Article  1 Ss, a vacation and a Lctter of Reprimand for misconduct. 
Misconduct included two incidents of AWOL; three incidents of making false official statements on leave 
forms and to a superior officer; and misusing his government charge card to make cash withdrawals for 
unauthorized purposes.  Medical records indicate that applicant did suffer with migraines but was controlled 
with medication.  His inadaptability was determined through a mental health evaluation conducted because 
of col~cerns regarding his fitness for duty and suitability for continued service.  The evaluation concluded 
that applicant suffcred froin Ad-justment Disorder with Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Personality Disorder- 
Dependent and Avoidant Features and Migraines.  There was no evidence to warrant disposition through 
medical channels.  He was mentally responsible for his behavior and possessed  sufficient mental capacity to 
understand his actions.  The evaluation stated that his disorder was so severe that the member's ability to 
function effectively in the military environment was significantly impaired.  The Board reviewed the records 
and found no inequity or impropriety and concluded that the characterization of the dischargc received by 
the applicant to be appropriate. 

CONCLUSIONS: 
'lhe  Discharge  Review  Board  concludes  [hat  [he 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 AB)  (HGH AlC) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF ~ g l i n  AFB, FL on 30 Mar 
00 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.11.1 and 5.49  (Personality Disorder and Minor 
Disciplinary Infractions).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 3 Feb 77.  Enlmt Age: 21 6/12.  Disch Age: 23 1/12. Educ: HS DJPL. 

AFQT: N/A..  A-95,  E-88,  G-86,  M-65. PAFSC: IN031 -  Intel Applications 
Apprentice. DAS: 5 Jul 99. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 25 Aug 98 -  9 Nov 98  ( 2   months 15 days) (Inactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 10 Nov 98 for 6 yrs. Svd: 01 Yrs 04 Mo 21 Das, of which 

AMS is 01 Yr 04 Months 16 days  (excludes 5 days lost time). 

b.  Grade Status:  AB -  20 Jan 00 (Vacation of Article 15, 8 Feb 00) 

Amn -  20 Jan 00 (Article 15, 20 Jan 00) 
A ~ C  -  Unknown 

c.  Time Lost:  24 Nov 99 thru 27 Nov 99 &  24 Dec 99 thru 26 Dec 99  (5 

days) . 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 29 Feb 02, Eglin AFB, FL -  Article 86.  You did, on or 

about 23 Dec 99, without authority, absent yourself from 
your place of duty at which you were required to be, to 
wit: Building 1306, located at Eglin AFB, FL, and did 
remain so absent until on or about 27 De'c  99.  Article 
107.  You did, on or about 28 Jan 00, with intent to 
deceive, sign an official document, to wit: AF Form 980, 
which document was false in that the first day of 
chargeable leave was incorrect, and was then known by 
you to be so false.  Suspended forfeiture of $300.00 pay 
per month for 2 months.  Forty five days extra duty. 
(No appeal) (No mitigation) 

(2) 08 Feb 00, Vacation, Eglin AFB, FL -  Article 107.  You 

did, oq-gr-&gyt3--21-Jfin-9l), with intent to deceive, make 
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that oK-24--Ei?F--9BBi;OUuuE-2aVeled 
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then to Tallahassee, Florida, and returned to Eglin AFB, 
Florida, on 27 Dec 99, before traveling to Hanson, 
Kentucky, or words to that effect, which statement was 
totally false, and was then known by you to be so false. 

Reduction to AB.  (No appeal)  (No mitigation) 

(3) 20 Jan 00, Eglin AFB, FL -  Article 86.  You did, on or 

about 25 Nov 99, without authority, absent yourself from 
your place of duty at which you were required to be, to 
wit: Building 1306, located at Eglin AFB, Florida, and 
did remain so absent until on or about 28 Nov 99. 
Article 92.  You, who knew of your duties within the 
continental United States, on divers occasions between 
on or about 14 Nov 99 and on or about 27 Nov 99, were 
derelict in the performance of those duties in that you 
willfully failed to refrain from using your government 
travel charge card to make cash withdrawals for other 
than official government travel expenses, as it was your 
duty to do.  Article 107.  You did, on or about 29 Nov 
99, with intent to deceive, sign an official document, 
to wit:  AF Form 988, which document was false in that 
the last day of chargeable leave was incorrect, and was 
then known by you to be so false.  Reduction to AB 
(below the grade of Airman suspended).  Thirty days 
extra duty. (No appeal) (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 21 JAN 00 -  Abusing leave policy by not starting and 

ending your leave at work or place of 
residence. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g .   Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (01) Yrs  (07) Mos  (00) Das 
TAMS: (01) Yrs  (04) Mos  (16) Das 

4 .   BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 13 Oct 05. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's Issues. 
2. DD Form 214. 
3. Medical Documentation. 

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33 OSS  (ACC) 

FROM:  33 OSSICC 

SUBJECT: Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge fhm the United States Air Force for conditions 
that interfere with military service (mental disorders) and misconduct (minor disciplinary 
infractions).  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, chapter 5, 
section B, paragraph 5.1 1.1, and section H, paragraph 5.49,  If my recommendation is 
approved, your service will be characterized as honorable, general, or under other than 
honorable conditions,  I am recommending that your service be characterized as general. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a. 

14Jan00,~ajori -----------------, 

: Chief of the Eglin Mental Health Clinic, 

personality disorder 

diagnosed you with an adjustment disorder on DSM IV Axis I and a --------- 
not otherwise specified (NOS) on Axis 11.  In his assessment, Major: - - - - - - - -, 
you disorder is so severe that you ability to function effectively in the military 
environment is significantly impaired. Majoc ---- ----- i further opined that "as a result of 
your extremely poor and apathetic attitude that you are temperamentally and emotionally 
unsuited for continued service in the United States Air Force."  I believe that your mental 
disorders have had an adverse affect on your ability to function as an Air Force 
as your security clearance being revoked, which prevents you from 
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performing your assigned duties, and also delays in your upgrade training and the 
manpower burden that has fallen upon the other workers in your section. 

: stated that 

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b.  You committed three offenses for which you received an Article 15, dated 

29 Feb 00. The twb separate incidents of misconduct include the following: 

(1)  On or about 23 Dec 99, you, without authority, absented yourself from your 

place of duty and did remain absent until on or about 27 Dec 99. 

(2)  On or about 28 Jan 00, you, with intent to deceive, signed an official document, 

an AF Form 988, which document was false in that the first day of chargeable leave was 
incorrect, and was then know by you to be false. 

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c.  On or about 2 1 Jan 00, you with intent to deceive, made a false official statement 
lLt ----------------------  : You stated that on 24 Dec 99 you traveled to Panama City, 
Floiida, then to Tallahassee, Florida, and returned to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on 27 
Dec 99, before traveling to Haason, Kentucky, or words to that effect, which statement 
was totally false,  For this incident, you received a letter of reprimand, dated 21 Jan 00, 
and your suspended nonjudicial punishment of reduction to Airman Basicwas vacated on 
8 Feb 00. 

d.  You committed t h e  offenses for which you received an Article 15, dated 20 Jan 

00. The three separate incidents of misconduct include the following: 

(1)  On or about 25 Nov 99, you, without authority, absented yourself Eom your 

place of duty and remained absent until on or about 28 Nov 99. 

(2)  On divers occasions between on or about 14 Nov 99 and on or about 27 Nov 

99, you were derelict in the performance of your duties when you willfilly failed to 
refrain form using your government travel charge card to make cash withdrawals for other 
than official government travel expenses. 

(3)  On or about 29 Nov 99, you, with the intent to deceive, signed an official 

document, an AF Form 988, which was false in that the last day of chargeable leave was 
incorrect. 

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 a higher 
authority will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the Air Force 
and, if you are discharged, how your service will be characterized.  If you are discharged, 
you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force.  Special pay, bonuses, or 
education assistance funds may be subject to recoupment. 

4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel htsbecn-~btaned to 
assist you.  I have made an appointment for you to consult Capti-- -- --- --- -- --- -- i at 
building 45 1, ext, 882-41 85, on  .U mA a 00  at  1 ~ x 1  hours.  You may consult 
civilian counsel at your own expense, 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you 
want the separation authority to consider must reach me within 3 workdays from today 
unless you request and rewive 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 on your own behalf, your failure 
will constitute a waiver of your right to do so. 

7.  You will complete a medical examination with the 96th Medical Group on 27 Mar 00, 
at 0715 hours. 

8.  You have been scheduled fox an appointment with the 96th Mission Support 
Squadron, separations section, on 23 Mar 00, at 1000 hours, 

9. Immediately after completion of your 96'  Mission Support Squadron sepatations 
section briefing report to the 96'  Trafk Management Office with your completed 
AFDTC Form 4134 or LGTT Office Form B133. 

10,  You are required to receive a briefing from the Family Support Center prior to your 
separation.  You have been scheduled to receive your Transition Assistance Management 
Program (TAMP) briehg on 28 Mar 00, at 0800 hours. 

1 1.  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 in your unit orderly morn. 

Attachments: 
1.  Supporting Documents 
la.  96 MDOSISGOHC Memo, dated 20 Mar 00 
lb.  33 OSSICC memorandum, dated 12 Mar 00 
lc. 96 MDOSISGOHC Ltr, dated 14 Jan 00 
Id.  Article 15, dated 29 Feb 00 
1 e.  LOR, dated 2 1 Jan 00 
If.  Vacation Action, dated 8 Feb 00 
1 g.  Article 15, dated 20 Jan 00 
2.  Airman's Acknowledgment