RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02596 COUNSEL: NONE DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation be changed from “Personality Disorder” to “General Reasons”. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge is unjust because he cannot re-enter the military with the current statement on his discharge papers. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and excerpts from his medical records. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant entered into the Regular Air Force on 24 Feb 99. The applicant’s commander recommended him for discharge under AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, paragraph 5.11, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, under Mental Disorders. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification and was advised of his right to consult with legal counsel and submit statements in his own behalf. He received an uncharacterized entry-level separation with a narrative reason for separation of “Personality Disorder.” He served 18 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AETC/SG found the applicant’s discharge was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. However, based on the diagnosis, if his condition is resolved and he is asymptomatic, he is eligible to apply to re-enter the military. Although, the applicant did not request his reentry (RE) code to be changed, SG can support a change to his RE code. The complete AETC/SG evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. The applicant submits a medical evaluation from the Gosnold Treatment Center, which states that he no longer shows symptoms consistent with the Axis I diagnosis. Although DPSOS is pleased with the applicant’s progress, it does not change the reason for which he was discharged from the Air Force. The complete 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 comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting a measure of relief with regard to the applicant’s request to have his narrative reason for separation changed. While we note AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, we believe that since the applicant no longer shows signs of the condition which caused his separation, his narrative reason should be changed. The applicant requests to have his narrative reason for separation changed to “General Reasons;” however, we believe the appropriate correction is to change the narrative reason to reflect “Secretarial Authority” with the correlating SPD code of “KFF”. Therefore, we recommend the records be corrected as indicated below. 4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 11 March 1999, he was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1-2, (Secretarial Authority) with Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code of KFF. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02596 in Executive Session on 24 Jan 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence for was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Jul 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 18 Aug 11. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Nov 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11. Panel Chair