RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02821 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His character of service be upgraded to honorable. 2. His narrative reason for separation of “Personality Disorder” be changed. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He does not believe he should have been given an entry level separation with uncharacterized service. He does not feel that he has a personality disorder and has not been diagnosed with a personality disorder since leaving the Air Force. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 12 Oct 01 separation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 27 Mar 01, in the grade of airman basic. On 21 Sep 01, the squadron commander notified the applicant of administrative discharge action for conditions that interfere with military service: mental disorders – personality disorder. The specific reason for the proposed action was that on or about 20 Sep 01, the applicant was diagnosed with a personality disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), with narcissistic and dependent traits, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), which was so severe that his ability to function effectively in the military environment was significantly impaired. On that same date, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification, and after consulting with counsel, waived his rights to submit statements in his own behalf. The attorney advisor found the case file legally sufficient to support separation and concurred with the recommended entry level separation. The discharge authority approved an entry level separation, without probation and rehabilitation. The applicant received an uncharacterized entry-level separation on 12 Oct 01, by reason of “Personality Disorder,” and was issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service). He was credited with 6 months and 16 days of active duty service. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial of a change to the RE code, stating, in part, that they found the separation process was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. A review of the records provided 15 Aug 11, and medical notes from mental health center noted, he was diagnosed with an Axis II: Mixed personality disorder with narcissistic and dependent traits. His clinical opinion was that he was not considered mentally ill, but manifested a long standing disorder of character and behavior which was of such severity as to render the applicant incapable of serving adequately in the Air Force. The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial of his request to change his character of service and narrative reason for separation, stating, in part, based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records supports the basis for discharge and the applicant's entry level service characterization. The discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined that if a member served less than 180 days of continuous service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, his uncharacterized service is correct and is in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions. The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 2 Dec 11 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02821 in Executive Session on 19 April 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jul 11, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/SGPS, dated 1 Sep 11. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Nov 11. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.