RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03442
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

It appears the applicant is requesting her reason for 
separation, reenlistment eligibility (RE) code, and character of 
service be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her record is unjust due to the fact that she can function well 
in high stress environments and in regular day to day 
situations.  She alleges, however, that the basic military 
training environment “brought back memories” of her abusive 
childhood.

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 Aug 07, for a 
period of six years in the grade of airman basic.  

On 10 Sep 07, applicant was notified by her squadron commander 
that he was recommending she be discharged from the Air Force 
for conditions that interfere with military service, 
specifically, for mental disorders.  He recommended an entry 
level separation based on a Mental Health Evaluation that 
reflected she had an Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbances 
of Emotions and Conduct.  It was determined that the condition 
interfered with duty performance and conduct and was severe 
enough that her ability to function in the military was 
significantly impaired.

On 10 Sep 07, applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge 
notification and waived her rights to consult with counsel and 
to submit statements in her own behalf.

On 12 Sep 07, the deputy staff judge advocate found the case 
file to be legally sufficient to support separation.  On 12 Sep 
07, the discharge authority directed an entry level separation 
with uncharacterized service characterization.

On 14 Sep 07, applicant was discharged under the provisions of 
AFI 36-3208, by reason of personality disorder, and was issued 
an RE Code of 2C, [involuntarily separated with an entry level 
separation without characterization of service].  She served on 
active duty for a period of 24 days.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in 
the records is warranted.  The preponderance of evidence of the 
record shows that the action and disposition in this case are 
proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force 
directive that implement the law.

Although the applicant opines that her discharge was “unjust,” 
all facts and evidence in the case indicate that there was 
neither an inequity nor impropriety committed by the discharge 
authority in executing her discharge.  Additionally, although 
the applicant indeed may have been reportedly able to “function 
well in high stress environments” in the civilian sector, as she 
indicated, factors unique to military service and unknown to the 
applicant at the time she accepted entry to military service 
were likely not considered.  The discharge authority had the 
option of utilizing the applicant’s Adjustment Disorder as the 
narrative reason for discharge on her DD Form 214, Certificate 
of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and characterizing her 
military service as either Honorable or General.  However, when 
the reason for discharge is an Entry Level Separation, the 
service characterization is “uncharacterized.”  The latter 
option is less likely to reflect negatively upon the applicant’s 
future employability.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 11 Dec 07, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant 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 opinion and recommendation 
of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his 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-2007-03442 in Executive Session on 7 Feb 08, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:




The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number 
BC-2007-03442 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 07.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFBCMR Medical Consultant,
                dated 5 Dec 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Dec 07.