RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00238
		INDEX CODE:  110.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His narrative reason for discharge be changed to allow him to reenter the Armed Service.
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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.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a  personal statement and additional documents associated with the issues cited in his contentions.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 14 August 2001, the applicant received notification that he was being recommended for discharge based on a mental disorder (diagnosed with Occupational Problems as a consequence of Narcissistic Personality Disorder).  He received an honorable discharge on 30 August 2001 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (personality disorder).  He had completed a total of 2 years, 2 months and 1 day and was serving in the grade of airman first class (E-3) at the time of discharge.  He received an RE Code of 2C, which defined means "Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service.”

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C, D and E.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied.  The AFBCMR Medical Consultant stated that review of the records finds no reason to call into question the applicant’s diagnosis of a personality disorder that interfered with his military duties.  The diagnosis was made by a fully qualified clinical psychologist based on a thorough evaluation.  There is no evidence of error or irregularity in the processing of this case.  Action and disposition in this case are proper and reflect compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law.  The AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.

HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied.  DPPRS stated that the appellant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  The HQ AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied.  DPPAE stated that the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C is correct.  The HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on 17 May 2002 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit F).
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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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  His contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the respective Air Force offices.  We therefore agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and conclude that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or injustice.  In the absence of sufficient 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 02‑00238 in Executive Session on 19 June 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Dec 01, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated
	             18 Mar 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 26 Apr 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 14 May 02.
   Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 May 02.