RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01941
		INDEX NUMBER: 100.00

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 21 DEC 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reinstated to active duty, or in the alternative, his separation code and Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow his entry into the Air Force Reserve (AFRes) or Air National Guard (ANG).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He served five years in the Air Force and prior to his arrival at Tyndall AFB, he had received three performance reports recommending his immediate promotion.  However, due to events in his personal life, he made a few wrong decisions.  He would like a chance to prove he is suitable to continue to serve in the Air Force.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 17 March 1999.  A 9 February 2004 command-directed Mental Health Evaluation diagnosed the applicant’s conditions as alcohol abuse and personality disorder not otherwise specified with schizoid, obsessive compulsive and narcissistic personality traits, and recommended his administrative discharge for conditions that interfere with military service.  On 8 March 2004, he received notification that he was being recommended for discharge for conditions that interfere with military service (mental disorders - personality disorder).  The commander’s reason for the action was a mental health evaluation that found applicant’s personality disorder was so severe that it would significantly impair his ability to function in a military environment.  The discharge authority approved the discharge and he received an honorable discharge on 22 March 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Personality Disorder), and was issued RE code 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge).  He had completed a total of 5 years and 6 days of active service and was serving in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5) at the time of discharge.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that applicant’s discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  Applicant has not submitted any evidence of any errors or injustices that occurred in the processing of his discharge.  Further, he provided no facts warranting his reinstatement to active duty or change to his RE code.

The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The recommendation by the mental health evaluator is incorrect and is based on three days of questioning, without observing him perform his duties in a military environment.  This was not sufficient to determine him unsuitable to perform in a military environment.  Otherwise, he would never have been able to successfully complete Basic Military Training, Technical Training, Airmen Leadership School, and receive an Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM).  The reason for the evaluation was because of things that were going on in his personal life.  For this reason, he elected not to request a review board and accepted the honorable discharge.  He was a good airman and made a mistake.  He has since resolved his personal issues and can be a valuable and productive member of the Air Force.

Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit H.

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted.  After experiencing a significant disturbance in occupational functioning apparently in the setting of unspecified personal problems, the applicant underwent a comprehensive Mental Health Evaluation (MHE) which diagnosed his condition as a personality disorder.  A personality disorder is an enduring pattern of maladjustment in the individual’s personality structure which is not medically disqualifying but may render the individual unsuitable for further military service and may be cause for administrative discharge by the individual’s unit commander.  A history of a personality disorder severe enough to warrant administrative discharge is permanently disqualifying for reenlistment.  The fact that he did well during his first four years of service and the fact that he is doing well at this time does not contradict the diagnosis since symptoms wax and wane according to situation and stress.  His history of personel problems that resulted in significant impairment of occupational functioning combined with the results of the psychological evaluation indicate that he is at risk for recurrent problems under similar circumstances of military occupational and personal stress.

The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit J.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

He did fail his quality control evaluation for patrolman twice, his 7-skill level end-of-course examination once, and his off duty conduct was unacceptable.  However, these failures and conduct were the result of his personal issues at the time, for which he is to be blamed, but all are correctable to an outstanding level.  While he does have some obsessive compulsive traits, he has no narcissistic and schizoid traits.  

Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit L.

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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-2004-01941 in Executive Session on 23 June 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 4 Oct 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Oct 04.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 23 Oct 04.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Nov 04.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, Applicant, dated 3 Feb 05.
    Exhibit H.  Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Feb 05.
    Exhibit I.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 Mar 05.
    Exhibit J.  Memo, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 20 Apr 05.
    Exhibit K.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 May 05.
    Exhibit L.  Letter, Applicant, dated 30 May 05, w/atchs.