RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04881 

 

 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 acted irresponsibly with his finances, however, he was young 
and immature. He has become a responsible person since then and 
has a desire to put this blemish behind him. His patriotism has 
not and will not waiver. He is proud of his service to his 
country. 

 

The applicant submits no supporting documentation. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 May 1988. 
On 19 December 1989, the applicant was notified of his 
commander’s intent to discharge him from the Air Force for 
irresponsibility in managing his personal finances. 
Specifically, the applicant received four Letters of Reprimand 
for financial matters. The applicant consulted counsel and 
submitted matters on his behalf. On 21 December 1989, the staff 
judge advocate found the discharge legally sufficient. On 
22 December 1989, the commander directed the applicant be 
separated with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. 
He was credited with 1 year, 7 months and 24 days of active duty 
service. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia provided a copy of an 
investigation report (Exhibit C). 

 

On 14 March 2012, the FBI investigation and a request for post-
service information were forwarded to the applicant for response 


within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received 
by this office (Exhibit D). 

 

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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 during the discharge process. 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, or unduly harsh. In the 
interest of justice we considered upgrading the discharge based 
on clemency; however, there was no evidence submitted 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. 

 

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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-2011-04881 in Executive Session on 26 April 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to BCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-04881 was considered: 


 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 14 Mar 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair