RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04419

APPLICANT					COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate Type Training, be amended as follows:

a. The numerical rating in Section IV be changed from "6 – OTHER REMARKS" to a rating of "1 – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." 

b. The information annotated in "REMARKS" of Section IV be removed.  Specifically the statement, "Basic Cadet Tarr disclosed to his roommate that he attempted to commit suicide 16 times before coming to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and did not disclose this on his entrance forms.”

2.  His DD Form 214, Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty be amended as follows:

a. The separation program designator (SPD) “JFF” (Secretarial Authority) be changed to reflect a favorable reentry in the military.

b. The reentry (RE) code “3K” (Reserved for use by AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate) be changed to reflect a favorable reentry in the military.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He voluntarily resigned from USAFA and would like his DD Form 214 to reflect full ability to reenlist in the Air Force.  He did not attempt suicide; at no time did he have suicidal ideations but rather that it was a miscommunication and misinterpretation of suicidal ideations with his roommate.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered USAFA on 25 Jun 15.

On 8 Jul 15, according to the applicant’s cadet records, the applicant’s roommate reported the applicant attempted suicide 16 times prior to arriving at USAFA.

On 10 Jul 15, the applicant tendered his resignation for voluntarily disenrollment from USAFA.

On 20 Jul 15, USAFA/JA accepted the applicant’s tender of resignation and directed an entry-level separation.

On 24 Jul 15, the applicant was disenrolled from USAFA, furnished an uncharacterized discharge and was credited with 0 years and 22 days of service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the AFBCMR Mental Health Consultant and Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C, D and E.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant determines the applicant has not met the burden of proof of error or injustice and finds insufficient evidence to warrant the desired change of the applicant’s record.  Whether the applicant said he considered or attempted suicide 16 times prior to coming to the military either in jest or otherwise is a serious matter and justifiable reason to preclude admission into the officer training program.

A complete copy of the AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.

HQ USAFA/JA recommends denial indicating the SPD and RE Codes on the applicant's DD Form 214 are standard and are not meant to carry derogatory connotations.  Additionally, his DD Form 758, Section IV, “6 – OTHER REMARKS” is reserved for first semester cadets based on not being able to properly evaluate them due to their limited time at USAFA, whereas “1-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” is reserved for those few cadets who have exceeded the standards and their capabilities are exceptional.  The information in Section IV, "REMARKS" correctly states the circumstance surrounding the applicant’s factual situation at the time of his disenrollment from USAFA.  These comments are based on a sworn written statement from the applicant’s roommate at the time, two Academy Military Trainers (AMT) and an evaluation from the Director of the Peak Performance Center.  If the applicant desires to enlist or seek a commission, he will be afforded an opportunity to explain how he has changed from his time at USAFA in the enlistment and/or officer accession training program application process.

A complete copy of the USAFA/JA evaluation is at Exhibit D.

HQ USAFA/A1A recommends denial indicating the applicant’s SPD and RE code are standard and used for disenrolling cadets.  There are no other applicable codes that would apply to his circumstance therefore his DD Form 214 should not be amended.

A complete copy of the HQ USAFA/A1A evaluation is at Exhibit E.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility evaluations and the AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant evaluation were forwarded to the applicant on 27 Dec 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F).  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 offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and the AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant and adopt their 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-2015-04419 in Executive Session on 23 Feb 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-04419 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Oct 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant, 
  dated 27 Dec 16.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, HQ USAFA/JA, dated 26 Feb 16.
	Exhibit E.  Memorandum, HQ USAFA/A1, not dated.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 27 Dec 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.