RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01384
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His narrative reason for separation be changed from “Secretarial Authority” to “Medical - Personality Disorder.”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In accordance with the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) findings of 23 April 2003, the true reason for his separation was “impulse control disorder.”  This condition is truly a mental health issue through which he may be able to obtain medical treatment and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).  Having the narrative “Secretarial Authority” prohibits his benefits.

In support of his request, the applicant submits a letter from Franklin County Veterans Affairs and a letter from HQ AFPC/DPPRSP, with the AFDRB Hearing Record and DD Form 214.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 13 December 1985 for a period of six years.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman, with an effective date and date of rank of 30 May 1988.  He was reduced to the grade of airman first class, with a date of rank of 5 April 1989, pursuant to an Article 15.

On 28 April 1989, the applicant received notification that he was being recommended for discharge due to a pattern of misconduct; specifically, conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline.  The reasons for this action follows:  Three Letters of Reprimand (7 Aug 86, 3 Jul 88 and 13 Oct 88); seven Records of Counseling (13 Oct 88, 27 Nov 88, 10 Mar 89, 14 Mar 89, 17 Mar 89 and 21 Mar 89); and, one Article 15 (5 Apr 89) with a reduction in grade and 14 days of extra duty.  The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification.  He consulted military legal counsel and submitted a written statement in his own behalf.  The base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation.  On 9 June 1989, the discharge authority approved the recommended separation and directed that the applicant be issued a general discharge, without probation and rehabilitation.

The applicant received a general discharge on 13 June 1989 under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (misconduct - pattern of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline).  He had completed a total of three years, six months and one day and was serving in the grade of airman first class (E-3) at the time of discharge.

Applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge to honorable and a change to his narrative reason for separation was approved by the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) on 23 April 2003.  A copy of the AFDRB Hearing Record is appended at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant summarized the information contained in the applicant’s personnel and medical records and is of the opinion that the applicant’s narrative reason for separation may be changed to “Personality Disorder.”  The Medical Consultant states the DD Form 214 of members discharged under provisions for unsuitability reads “personality disorder” not “medical - personality disorder.”  Details of his evaluation are at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 8 December 2004 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).
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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After carefully considering the evidence before us, the Board majority notes that the applicant’s discharge was upgraded based on the presence of an unsuiting mental condition.  In addition, it was noted that the Department of Defense uses the term “personality disorder” administratively on the DD Form 214 to include all unsuiting character and behavior disorders.  In view of the foregoing, the Board majority agrees with the opinion and recommendation of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant.  Therefore, the Board majority recommends the applicant’s records be corrected to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the narrative reason for separation, issued in conjunction with his honorable discharge on 13 June 1989, was “Personality Disorder” and the separation program designator (SPD) code was “JFX.”
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 17 February 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

By a majority vote,  voted to correct the record, as recommended.  Mr.  voted to deny the applicant's request but did not desire to submit a minority report.  The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-01384.

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 May 04, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  AFDRB Brief, dated 23 Apr 03.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 6 Dec 04.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Dec 04.

                                   

AFBCMR BC-2004-01384

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show that the narrative reason for separation, issued in conjunction with his honorable discharge on 13 June 1989, was “Personality Disorder” and the separation program designator (SPD) code was “---.”