RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03638
				INDEX CODE:  110.00
	APPLICANT 	COUNSEL:  None

	SSN		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The narrative reason for separation be changed on her DD Form 214 and her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow her the opportunity to reenter the Air Force.

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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 are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant  entered the regular  Air Force as  an  airman on 10 June 1998 for a period of four (4) years.

The applicant's commander directed her for a mental health evaluation.  On 24 February 1999, the applicant was evaluated by a clinical psychologist, with the diagnosis Personality Disorder with borderline and antisocial traits. 

The applicant's commander initiated discharge actions on 2 March 1999 for Mental Disorders.  The applicant was honorably discharged on 13 April 1999; she served 10 months of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR, states the referral to mental health indicated the severe nature of her problems with interacting in the military environment and adapting to military standards and expectations.  The applicant was diagnosed with an unsuiting condition of adjustment and personality disorder, which was appropriately used to separate her administratively.  The Medical Consultant further states, that service members who have a history of attempting suicide are ineligible for reenlistment in accordance with AFI 48-123, Attachment 3, paragraph A3.23.5.  Therefore based on the evidence provided the Medical Consultant recommends denying the requested relief (Exhibit C).

AFPC/DPPRS states that based on the documentation in the applicant's records, they believe that the applicant's discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and that the discharge was within the sound discretion of discharge authority.  DPPRS further states that the applicant has not submitted any new evidence or identified any errors or injustices that may have occurred during her discharge processing.  The applicant has not provided any supporting documentation to warrant a change in the narrative reason of her separation.  Therefore, based on the evidence provided they recommend denying the requested relief.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPAE states the applicant received the appropriate RE code of "2C" which reflects that she received an involuntary separation with an honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without service characterization (Exhibit E).

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 28 June 2002, for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded that the applicant's narrative reason and the reenlistment code she received were in error or unjust.  In this respect, it appears that the narrative reason denotes the reason for her administrative discharge and RE code "2C" accurately indicates the member was involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge.  The applicant has not provided persuasive documentation indicating that the processing of her discharge was unjust or erroneous.  While the applicant’s contentions are duly noted, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not established that she has been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the 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  Docket Number 01-03638 in Executive Session on 4 September 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, 12 Dec 01 w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFCMR Medical Consultant, dated 28 Jan 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 25 Feb 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 18 Jun 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jun 02.