RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01408 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His	entry-level	separation,	with	uncharacterized	character	of service, be upgraded to honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He performed his duties while in Basic Military Training (BMT) without any behavioral or disciplinary problems.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 25 Nov 13, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 18 Dec 13, the applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend him for discharge for Mental Disorders – Conditions that interfere with military service. The specific reason for the action was that on 6 Dec 13, the applicant was diagnosed by a Clinical Psychologist as having an adjustment disorder with anxiety, which significantly impaired his ability to function effectively in the military environment.

On 18 Dec 13, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, waived his right to consult with legal counsel and to submit statements on his own behalf.

On 19 Dec 13, the action was found to be legally sufficient and the discharge authority concurred with the commander’s recommendation.

On 20 Dec 13, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized character of service and a narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder/Mental Disorder/Med,” and was credited with 26 days of active service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Based on the documentation in the applicant’s master personnel records, the discharge to include the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code, the narrative reason for separation, and character of service was consistent with the

procedural	and	substantive	requirements	of	the	discharge	
instruction	and	was	within	the	discretion	of	the	discharge	
authority.			
The applicant’s record shows that he was seen at the Behavioral Analysis Service for a mental health evaluation upon voluntary self-referral. He reported emotional distress and that he had zero motivation to complete BMT. He asserted impairment across diverse domains of functioning, especially with regard to increased anxiety, impaired concentration, depressed mood, and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. The applicant stated that his anxiety was to the point that he was having suicidal thoughts due to feeling hopeless and trapped in stress. The report concluded that the applicant’s diagnosis did not meet retention standards for continued military service and that administrative separation was highly recommended. As a result, discharge action was initiated. Therefore, the SPD code and narrative reason for separation are correct.

Airmen are given entry–level separation/uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Therefore, the uncharacterized character of service is correct and in accordance with DoD and Air Force instructions.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Jun 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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. 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 Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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-2015-01408 in Executive Session on 5 Nov 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 22 Apr 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.