RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01967 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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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 was told before he joined the Air Force that he would be able 
to complete 26 hours for his Bachelors’ Degree while serving his 
country. He chose the Security Police career field; however, 
with the swing shifts, he was unable to attend classes; 
therefore, he requested a transfer to another career field. He 
was told for almost two years that he must stay in his career 
field and transfer later. After that time, he was told that he 
had been in his career field too long to transfer and get his 
degree. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a DD 
Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal 
from the Armed Forces of the United States. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
entered active duty on 14 September 1967 and was progressively 
promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3) effective 
1 June 1968. 

 

The applicant received three Article 15s and a Letter of 
Reprimand (LOR) between 21 June 1969 and 13 August 1969. On 
23 August 1969, the applicant was notified of his commander’s 
intent to recommend him for a general (under honorable 
conditions) discharge for frequent involvement of a discreditable 
nature with civil or military authorities. The applicant 
acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived his rights to 
a hearing and to submit statements in his own behalf. 

 


On 12 September 1969, the discharge authority approved the 
recommended discharge and directed the applicant be discharged 
with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. 

 

On 29 September 1969, the applicant was discharged from active 
duty in the grade of airman basic (E-1) with a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge. He served 2 years, 1 month, and 
25 days on active duty. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, WV, provided a copy of an 
Investigation Report pertaining to the applicant (Exhibit C). On 
21 July 2010, the applicant was given the opportunity to submit 
comments about his post service activities and the FBI report 
within 30 days (Exhibit D). 

 

In response the applicant provides two character references, 
education documents, two certificates of achievement, and a 
certificate of service. 

 

The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E. 

 

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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 note the 
documentation submitted in support of his post service 
activities; however, we do not find it sufficient to support 
changing his characterization of discharge. Based on the 
foregoing, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application. 

 

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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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-01967 in Executive Session on 10 February 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01967: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 May 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Jul 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit E. Supporting documents submitted by Applicant. 

 

 

 

 

Panel Chair