RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-02030
		INDEX CODE:  100.03, 100.06
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His service in the Air Force was honorable and he believes that he should be allowed to serve in the Reserves or in the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC).  

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement.  Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 16 June 1999 for a term of 4 years.  

On 25 March 2002, the applicant's commander notified him that he was being discharged for mental disorders, specifically a personality disorder.  Applicant was serving as an Aircrew Life Support Apprentice.  The member had developed a pattern of poor duty performance, missed appointments, and failure to maintain minimum standards of dress and appearance for which he received numerous counselings.  He was removed as a Security Forces Augmentee due to concerns about alcohol use.  Because of this pattern of misconduct and poor performance, he underwent a command-directed mental health evaluation on 7 March 2002.  He was evaluated by a clinical psychologist and diagnosed with Alcohol Abuse and (Personality Disorders or Traits) Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Antisocial Personality Traits.  The psychologist considered his personality disorder severe enough to significantly impair his ability to function in a military environment.  

On 11 April 2002,the applicant was administratively discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (personality disorder), with an honorable discharge and a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C in the grade of airman first class.  He served 2 years, 9 months and 26 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed applicant’s request and recommends denial.  Due to a pattern of misconduct and poor performance, the applicant underwent a command directed mental health evaluation on 7 March 2002 that included extensive formal psychologic testing resulting in a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Antisocial Personality Traits.  The Medical Consultant states that the applicant’s records clearly document a personality disorder as well as alcohol abuse despite treatment.  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.  The action and disposition in this case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law.  The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAE indicates that based on the review of his case file, his RE code 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service” is correct.  The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  The applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  Additionally, he provided no facts warranting a change in his discharge.  The DPPRS evaluation is at attachment E.   

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 22 Nov 02, for review and comment 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 an error or injustice to warrant changing the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility (RE) code.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case, however; we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force office 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, 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 02-02030 in Executive Session on 12 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 10 Jun 02 w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 22 Aug 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 12 Oct 02.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 19 Sep 02.
	Exhibit F.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Nov 02.

	
	Panel Chair