RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03735
		INDEX NUMBER:  110.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2C,” “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge: or entry level separation without characterization of service,” be changed to RE Code “3A,” “First-Term airman who separates before completing 36 months (60 months for a 6-year enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, skill level, and insufficient Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS),” or RE Code “3K,” “Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other RE code applies or is appropriate.”

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he enlisted in the Air Force, he was told that he was going to be a Civil Engineer.  When he arrived at basic training, he was told that he was going to be a Security Police officer.  He did not want to be a Security Police officer, but was told he could not reverse the situation.  He approached his commanding officer and explained that he wanted out of the Air Force.  At the time he was acting out of fear and anger, which led to a series of events that eventually caused him to go to foolish measures to get out of the Air Force.  He told an Air Force psychiatrist that he had used LSD.  He did this after talking to another recruit, who told him that this was the way to get out of the Air Force, no questions asked.  He never thought about the repercussions.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant originally signed an Air Force Form 3005, Guaranteed Aptitude Area Enlistment Agreement, on 26 Aug 99, which guaranteed the applicant that the Air Force would try and reserve a job for him for which he was qualified.  If his choices were unavailable, he had the option to offer additional choices or elect discharge from the delayed enlistment program.  On 3 Nov 99, the date the applicant entered active duty, he signed a new AF Form 3005 that superceded the form dated 26 Aug 99.  Under the new agreement, the applicant was guaranteed classification in an Air Force specialty in the “General” aptitude area, without promise of a specific specialty.

On 13 Dec 99, his training squadron commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a condition that interferes with military service, specifically mental disorders.  The specific diagnosis was Hallucinogen Abuse, sustained full remission and Hallucinogen Dependence, sustained full remission.  The applicant acknowledged receipt of the commander’s intent on 13 Dec 99 and waived his right to counsel and to submit statements on his behalf.  On 15 Dec 99, the training group commander approved the applicant’s discharge with the type of discharge being entry-level separation and character of service being uncharacterized.  The applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation on 20 Dec 99, and was issued an RE code of 2C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends that the applicant’s request be denied.  The diagnosis of prior Hallucinogen abuse is disqualifying for entry into the Air Force.  In addition to the disqualifying history of hallucinogen abuse, the applicant was also noted by the evaluating psychologist to manifest a long-standing disorder of character and behavior, i.e., personality disorder or maladaptive personality traits that may not be of sufficient severity to warrant diagnosis of personality disorder but are nevertheless unsuiting for military service.  The applicant thus had two reasons for unsuitability, his character and behavior disorder and disqualifying pre-service hallucinogen abuse.

If the history of pre-service hallucinogen abuse is true, the applicant fraudulently entered the service by concealing that history.  If the history of pre-service drug abuse is not true, then he fraudulently sought separation from the Air Force.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPAE reviewed the applicant’s RE code of “2C” and determined that it was correct.  The applicant served 1 month and 18 days total active service.

The complete 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 the applicant on 25 Apr 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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.  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 Docket Number BC-2002-03735 in Executive Session on 4 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Nov 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
                Dated 13 Feb 03.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 6 Mar 03.
    Exhibit E.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 13 Apr 03.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 03.