RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-02903
		INDEX CODE:  100.03

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code, the Separation Code and the Narrative Reason for Separation on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The RE code of 2C (Involuntary Separation with Honorable Discharge), the Separation Code of JFX (Personality Disorder) and the Narrative Reason for Separation (Personality Disorder), are in error and that his discharge was based on a single incident.  He would like to enlist in the Marine Corps and needs an RE code that will allow him to do so.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 12 March 2002.  During his first week of Basic Military Training (BMT), the applicant was sent to the hospital to be examined for possible dehydration.  The applicant referred himself to the mental health clinic for an evaluation.  Consequently, on       22 March 2002, the mental health clinic diagnosed the applicant with Adjustment Disorder Unspecified and Personality Disorder.

On 28 March 2002, the applicant received notification that he was being recommended for discharge due to Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, Mental Disorders.  He received an uncharacterized entry-level separation on 8 April 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, (Personality Disorder).  He had completed 19 days of service and was serving in the grade of Airman First Class (A1C/E-3) at the time of discharge.  He received an RE code of 2C, which defined means “Involuntary separation with honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service.”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant found that no change to applicant’s record was warranted.  He noted that the applicant had experienced emotional distress and difficulty adjusting to the military training environment.  He noted the formal mental health evaluation, dated 22 March 2002, rendered diagnoses of Adjustment Disorder Unspecified and Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified and confirmed that both were unsuiting for military service.  He noted that the action taken and disposition of this case were proper and equitable.  

The Medical Consultant's evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial of applicant’s request.  DPPRS stated that the applicant provided no new evidence or facts nor did he identify any errors in the processing of his discharge action that would warrant a change to the RE code, the Narrative Reason for Separation or the Separation Code.  

AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPAE verified that the RE code of 2C was correct.  (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 14 February 2003 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, there has been no response 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 warranting a change in the applicant's reenlistment and separation codes and the narrative reason for separation.  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 offices 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-02903 in Executive Session on 1 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Vice Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Aug 02, w/atch. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 12 Dec 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 8 Jan 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 6 Feb 03.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Feb 03.