RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01677
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation “Fraudulent Entry Into Military Service” be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was informed by family members not to tell the Air Force anything that would keep her from joining.

In support of her request, the applicant provided documents extracted from her military personnel records.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 4 March 2008 in the grade of airman basic.  On 25 March 2008, she was notified by her commander of his intent to recommend her discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, chapter 5, section 5C, and paragraph 5.15 (Fraudulent Entry).  The specific reason for this action was her history of attempted suicide that was not documented on her DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History.

A mental health evaluation, dated 13 March 2008, states “This evaluation finds a distressed, tearful young woman who strongly desires to separate from the USAF.  Member has not been able to adequately adjust to the stressful environment of BMT and has subsequently experienced multiple psychiatric symptoms.  Member’s most prominent symptom is suicidal ideation.  She denies having a plan or intent, though she wrote a suicide note to her family.  She states, “I would rather kill myself than stay here.”  Of concern, member attempted suicide January 2008 when she drank a pint of vodka and took muscle relaxants.  She did not receive medical care.  Additionally, member reports that for a 6 month span ending January 2007, she snorted amphetamine every other day.  Her unit does not recommend she be returned to duty, citing emotional instability.  AB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX current level of distress and lack of motivation, combined with her prior history of suicide attempt and drug abuse, suggest a very poor prognosis for her adaptation to the military environment.”

The applicant was advised of her rights in this matter and acknowledged receipt of the notification on that same date.  She waived her right to consult counsel and elected not to submit statements on her own behalf.  In a legal review of the case file, the assistant staff judge advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended discharge.  On 27 March 2008, the discharge authority concurred with the recommendations and directed discharge with an uncharacterized entry-level separation.  She was discharged on 28 March 2008.  She served 24 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial.  DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  The discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  She provided no facts warranting a change to her narrative reason for separation.

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 25 July 2008, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that given the circumstances surrounding the applicant's separation from the Air Force, the narrative reason for separation assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate instructions.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of either an error or injustice.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2008-01677 in Executive Session on 16 September 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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			XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
			XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 April 2008, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Record.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 1 July 2008.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 July 2008.

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			Panel Chair