RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02138
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His entry level discharge be changed to an honorable discharge with medical conditions. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 October 1987 and was enrolled in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Apprentice Course.  

From 30 January 1998 until 10 February 1998, the Mental Health Unit, Sheppard AFB, TX performed a mental health evaluation on the applicant.  The mental health evaluation diagnosed him as having an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Schizoid Personality Disorder.   The recommendation to the commanding officer was to expeditiously process him for administrative separation. 

On 18 February 1998, in accordance with AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, paragraph 5.11, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, specifically, paragraph 5.11.1 Mental Disorders, the commander initiated discharge proceedings against the applicant.  The applicant was advised of his rights in this matter.  After consulting military legal counsel, the applicant waived his right to submit statements in his behalf.  On 24 February 1998, the discharge authority directed that the applicant be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, Paragraph 5.11, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, specifically paragraph 5.11.1, Mental Disorders, with a type of discharge as an entry-level separation. The applicant was discharged on 27 February 1998 by reason of “Personality Disorder” with a Separation Code of “JFX” and a Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2C.”  He had served 4 months and 20 days on active duty. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied.  The BCMR Medical Consultant states that the applicant had some pre-existing psychological problems and failed to comply with training requirements.   Furthermore, the medical consultant states that during the 12 days of hospitalization, the applicant was found to exhibit signs of an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood along with a Schizoid Personality Disorder which were of sufficient degree to preclude further military training.  The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied.  DPPRS states that the applicant’s uncharacterized character of service is correct.  DPPRS states that airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. as it would be unfair to the applicant and the service to characterize the limited service.  DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15 February 2002, for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

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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 error or injustice.  After careful consideration of the applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we see no evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant corrective action.  Therefore, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force office’s of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting relief sought in this application.

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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.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 1 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

Vice Chair
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 July 2001.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 
                 14 January 2002.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 8 February 2002.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 February 2002.