RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00910 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to 
honorable. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He has lived an exemplary life since discharge. 

 

At the time of discharge, he was not given the chance to fix what 
was wrong. He was 18 years old at the time of enlistment and 
knew nothing of the real world. His parents did not use banks, 
rather a shoe box under the bed. He is offering this as an 
explanation, not as an excuse. 

 

He was obviously well aware of himself and his surroundings, but 
was not aware of what it took to be financially sound. He was 
counseled but never really helped. 

 

At no time was his ability to perform his duties ever called into 
question. 

 

It has been almost 25 years since his discharge. He has raised 
three children and has one serving in Iraq and a daughter who 
served state-side. He has never been arrested for a felony and 
has only had minor traffic infractions. He has been married to 
the same woman for 25 years and has raised a sound, fit family. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides personal 
statements and a certificate of appreciation. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 25 Jun 81 and 
served for a period of 4 years, 3 months, and 16 days. 

 


On 3 Sep 85, the applicant was notified of pending discharge 
action. Specifically, the commander cited irresponsibility in 
the management of personal finances as the basis. 

 

Records indicate the applicant received four Letters of Reprimand 
and two Letters of Counseling for numerous instances of 
insufficient funds, failure to meet weight management standards, 
failure to go, failing to progress in the weight management 
program, dereliction of duty, being disrespectful to a 
noncommissioned officer, driving without a valid driver’s 
license, and negligently losing his AF Form 1199, Air Force 
Restricted Area Badge, for a second time. Additionally, in April 
1984, he was non-recommended for promotion to senior airman. 

 

On 30 Sep 85, the staff judge advocate found the case legally 
sufficient, and on 1 Oct 85, the discharge authority directed 
discharge. He was discharged on 10 Oct 85 with a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigations (FBI) was unable to identify an arrest record 
(Exhibit C). 

 

On 13 Aug 09, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant (Exhibit D). As of this date, this 
office has not received a response. 

 

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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 find no evidence of an error or injustice 
that occurred in the discharge processing. Based on the 
available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was 
consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. 
The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to 
believe the characterization of the service was contrary to the 
provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh, or 
disproportionate to the offenses committed. We considered 
upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not 
find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us to 
recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. Therefore, 
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon 
which to recommend granting the relief sought. 


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 issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2009-00910 in Executive Session on 22 September 2009, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Negative FBI Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Aug 09, w/atch. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair