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EJLHIBITS SUBMITI~YD TO THE BOAfua 

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APPLICAT1C)N FOlZ REVIEW OF IIISCHARGE 

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PERSONAI, AI'PEARANCE 

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ApVLtW%TtI lSdUB W1) THE BOARD'S DECISIONAI. RATJONAL dRe DIbCUSSEIL) ON THE ATTACMD AIR FORa DISCHARGE RFNlEW BOARD tl&CI$IONAI. RATIDHALE 

Case heard  in 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 AFRCMR 

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

*  Reason and Authority 
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550 C STREET WEST, SlJITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78 150-4742 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCb: PERSONNEL COUNCll 
AIH FORCE OlSCllARCE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR. EE WINC, 3RD FLOOH 
ANDREWS AFH. M n  20762-7002 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NIJMBER 

FU-2006-00179 

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

'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:  Applicants request to change of reason and authority for discharge and change of reenlistment 
code are denied. 

The  Board  finds  that  neither  the  cvidcnce  of  record  nor  that  provided  by  the  applicant  substantiates  an 
inequity or in~propriety that would justify a change of discharge. 

ISSUE: 

Although not explicitly stated, applicant contends his discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. 
Applicant has expressed a desire to have the reason and authority and the reenlistment code changed so that 
he may reenlist into the armed forces.  The records indicated the applicant received an honorable discharge 
for conditions that interfere with military service - mental disorders/adjustment disorders.  The DRB 
reviewed documentation available from applicant's  record and determined the reason and authority received 
by  the applicant was found to be appropriate. 

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  or 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 Icgal  or equitable basis for 
change  of  the  reason  and  authority  or  rec~ilistment code,  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 AMN)  (HGH AMN) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl  rec'd  a HON Disch fr USAF MacDill AFB, FL on 25 
May 04 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.11.9.3 (Conditions that Interfere with Military 
Service -  Mental Disorders -  Adjustment Disorders).  DD Form 214 entry is 
required to be Personality  iso order.  Appeals  for to Change in Reason for 
Discharge, and to Change the RE Code. Disch. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 17 Apr 84.  Enlmt Age: 19 2/12.  Disch Age: 20 1/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-67,  E-67,  G-62,  M-45. PAFSC: 6F031 -  Financial Management & 
Comptroller Apprentice. DAS: 15 Mar 04. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 24 Jun 03 -  7 Oct 03  ( 3  months 14 days) (Inactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 8 Oct 03 for 4 yrs. Svd: 00 Yrs 07 Mo 18 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  Amn -  9 Apr 04 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15,s:  None. 

e.  Additional: MFR, 30 APR  05 -  Mental Health Evaluation recommending 

immediate discharge. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, NDSM. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (00) Yrs  (11) Mos  (02) Das 
TAMS: (00) Yrs  (07) Mos  (18) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 01 May 06. 

(Change Discharge to to Change in Reason for Discharge, and to Change the RE 

Code. ) 

Issue 1:  The RE Code received is inequitable because my discharge was an 

Honorable voluntary.  1 would like it changed from 2C to a code that will allow 
me to enter the Air National Guard.  The code may have been based on one 
incident in almost a year of service with no other adverse action.  I would like 

i t   changed  so  I  can  f o l l o w   through  w i t h   my  dreams  i n   t h e   m i l i t a r y .  

ATCB 
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6TH AIR MOBILITY WING (AMC) 

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE FLQRIDA 

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FROM:  6 CPTSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1, I am recommending your discharge fkom the United States Air Force for Conditions That 
Interfere With Military Service:  Mental Disorders - Adjustment Disorder.  The authority for this 
action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.1 1.9.3.  If my recommendation is approved, 
your service will be characterized as Honorable. 

2.  My reason for this action is: 

On 30 Apr 04, you voluntarily went for an emergency appointment at the Life !3@3!s-Support 

Center for depression with suicidal ideation.  You were evaluated by Capt; ------_------------ j 
Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist, Behavioral Health Services Element, 6th Medical Operations 
Squadron who determined based on his evaluation and your psychological history that immediate 
psychiatric hospitalization was in your best interest,  You were then admitted to Memorial 
Hospital for your own safety and further evaluation.  You missed three (3) days of work due to 
your hospitalization.  You were released on 4 May 04.  On the day of your discharge, at 
approximately 1730 hours, you called your supervisor and informed him you were having 
trouble dealing with some news from home.  After meeting with you, your supervisor decided to 
stay in billeting with you so you would not have to be alone.  On 5 May 04, you were taken to 
the base emergency room for ---------- 
throwing up and chest pains.  After leavhg the emergency room, 
you were again seen by Capt l- - - - - - - - --:at Life Skills.  Your evaluation revealed that you suffer 
fkom the following disorders:  Axis I:  309.0, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood; Axis 
11:  V799.9, Deferred;  Axis 111:  History of Tension Headaches and Supraventricular 
Tachycardia.  Capt: ----------- :determined that your personality disorder is so severe that your 
ability to function in the military environment is significantly impaired and recommends that you 
be separated from the United States Air Force as soon as possible in accordance with AFI 
44-1 09.  Your condition does not require a medical evaluation board (Tabs A & B). 

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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 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). 

AMC-GLOBAL  REACH FOR AMERICA 

4. You have the right to consult counsel,  Military legal, -e~a@b-w- 
I have made an appointment for you to consult Capti ...................... 
Suite 3, on 25 May 04, at 0930 hours.  You may &nsult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

obtained to assist you. 
:at Hangar 4, 

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 z b  Ma? llu! ! J zo o  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 the 6& Medical 
Group Hospital, Patriot Clinic, on 24 May 04 at 0700 hour8 for the examination.  You must 
report to the Family Practice Section 30 minutes prior to pick up your DD Form 2697. 

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 your orderly room. 

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

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Attachments: 
A.  Mental Health Evaluation, dated 30 Apr 04 
B.  Incident Report No. I20040501 19 
C.  Receipt of Notification Memorandum 
D.  Counsel Memorandum 
E, Personal Data Rip 
F.  Medical Examination Memorandum 
G.  Transition Assistance Program Counseling Memorandum 
H, Vehicle Sticker Memorandum 
I.  ID Card Retrieval Memorandum 
J.  Recoupment Statement