RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00519
		INDEX CODE: 100.06 

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed so that he can return to active duty with the same grade held at discharge.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During the period February through June 2001, he was going through significant personal issues and divorce that created enormous stressors on him.  At that time he was unable or unwilling to deal with them effectively and he requested through his psychologist that he be discharged administratively.  She (the psychologist) told him she would write it up to look as bad as possible so he would be discharged.  He believes that his behavior and problems at that time were wrong but that he was going through very difficult times.  He believes the problems he had are not unusual of the scale of the extremely personal and temporary circumstances that he encountered.  The psychiatrist he had been seeing in the town of Grand Forks is Dr. T---.  He is also a military reservist augmentee.  Dr. T--- had no negative comments or findings in his evaluation that would effect military service or continued military service.  Before this point, his miliary record had been outstanding.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a Mental Health Evaluation, a Psychiatric Evaluation, three character references, and a copy of his EPRs.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force which are attached at Exhibits C, D, and E. 

Applicant’s RE code has been administratively corrected to reflect an RE code of “2C”.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant states that personality disorders are lifelong patterns of maladjustment in the individual’s personality structure which are not medically disqualifying or unfitting but may render the individual unsuitable for further military service and may be cause for administrative action by the individual’s unit commander.  Proper diagnosis of personality disorder requires observation over time and familiarity with the patient’s behavior at work and at home.  The psychiatrist did not have this information and thus, he had deferred making an “Axis II”, personality diagnosis.  The military mental health providers had followed the applicant for several months and were fully aware of his pattern of behavior over a prolonged period of time and were thus able to confidently make the diagnosis of personality disorder.  Review of the medical records does not disclose any evidence to support correction of records from administrative discharge.  This case was properly evaluated and 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.  Therefore, the BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted and the application should be denied.

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

AFPC/DPPRS states that they believe the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantiive requirements of the discharge regulation.  Additionally, the discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge authority.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

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

AFPC/DPPAE states that the Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2K “Has been formally notified by the unit commander of initiation of involuntary separation action” is incorrect.  It should be 2C, “Involuntary separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service”.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 21 June 2002, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant for review and response within 30 days.  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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 this application in Executive Session on 14 August 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 8 Feb 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 26 Apr 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 May 02.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 5 Jun 02.
	Exhibit F.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Jun 02.