RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:            4 March 2004
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR2003090616

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.  

	Mr. Carl W. S. Chun		Director	
	Ms. Carolyn Wade		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Ms. Kathleen A. Newman		Chairperson	
	Mr. Kenneth L. Wright		Member	
	Mr. Eric N. Anderson		Member	

	The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records.

	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any).

THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:  

1.  The applicant requests that her narrative reason for separation (Item 28) and reentry code (Item 27) be eliminated from her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).

2.  The applicant states that extensive testing by Dr. Hxxxxxy indicates no "Personality Disorder" is evident and that the comprehensive readout reveals no "Personality Disorder."

3.  The applicant provides a copy of a two-page psychological evaluation that was administered to her by civilian Dr. Hxxxxxy, psychologist.

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 

1.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 November 2001 in the rank of specialist/E-4 and for training in military occupational specialty (MOS) 31L (Wire Systems Installer).  

2.  On 11 April 2002, the applicant was admitted to the hospital as a patient for evaluation, treatment, and disposition.  Following evaluation and treatment, the applicant was returned to duty.  She was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotion and conduct.  It was also noted that she had an additional or associated diagnosis of histrionic and obsessive-compulsive traits.  The applicant was given a follow-up appointment with the Fort Huachuca Mental Health Clinic.

3.  The evidence of record is void of the specific facts and circumstances that led to the applicant's discharge from the service; however, it does contain a copy of the applicant's DD Form 214, which was authenticated by the applicant.

4.  The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she was honorably discharged on 17 May 2002 under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder with an honorable discharge.  It also shows her reentry (RE) code as RE-3.

5.  On 17 May 2002, the applicant was discharged from the Army after completing 6 months and 11 days of active military service and 8 months and 2 days total time in service.

6.  On 21 June 2002, the applicant self-referred for a psychological evaluation to determine her current level of functioning and her appropriateness for dealing with stressful work situations.  The results of the HTP Projective Test and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory II showed the applicant scored a 98 (significant) in the compulsive category.
7.  On 20 December 2002, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to change her characterization of service from honorable to uncharacterized.  On 23 April 2003, the ADRB denied the applicant's request to change her characterization of service.

8.  Army Regulation 635-200, currently in effect, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Paragraph 5-13 provides in pertinent part, when separation is because of a personality disorder, the service of a Soldier separated per this paragraph will be characterized as honorable unless entry-level separation is required under chapter 3, section III.  

9.  Army Regulation 635-5-1, Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes, contains narrative reasons for discharge, the appropriate SPD codes for those narrative reasons, and a cross-reference to the applicable RE code.  Soldiers separated by reason of "Personality Disorder" are issued an RE code of RE-3.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  Although the facts and circumstances pertaining to the applicant's discharge proceedings are not available, the Board presumes government regularity in the processing of the applicant's discharge from the Army.  There is no indication in the available records of any procedural errors that would jeopardize the applicant's rights.

2.  The applicant provides documentation from Dr. Hxxxxxy stating that she does not have a "Personality Disorder;" however, the evidence of record shows that the testing performed by Dr. Hxxxxxy reflects that the applicant scored a 98 (significant) in the compulsive category.  This documentation tends to support the diagnosis provided by the Army medical staff that the applicant had obsessive-compulsive traits.

3.  The applicant's RE code of RE-3 is the appropriate code for her narrative reason for discharge.  Additionally, RE-3 is a waivable RE code, permitting the applicant to reapply for military service. 

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

__kan___  __klw___  __ena___  DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.  Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.

			Kathleen A. Newman
		______________________
		        CHAIRPERSON

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2003090616	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20040304	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	HD	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	20020517	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR 635-200, Chap 5	
DISCHARGE REASON	A86.00	
BOARD DECISION	(DENY)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	144.0000	
2.	144.0113	
3.		
4.		
5.		
6.