RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-00251
			COUNSEL:  NONE
	XXXXXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The letter of appreciation he submitted with his application 
should be reviewed by the Board.

The applicant provides no rationale as to why his failure to 
timely file should be waived in the interest of justice.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty and a Letter of Appreciation.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 16 February 1980, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air 
Force.

On 6 October 1989, his commander notified him that he was 
recommending he be discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10, 
Administrative Separation of Airmen for “Irresponsibility in the 
Management of Personal Finances.”

On 6 October 1989, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
discharge notification, consulted with counsel and waived his 
right to submit a statement in his behalf.

On 16 October 1989, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge 
legally sufficient.

On 25 October 1989, the discharge authority directed that he be 
discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) 
discharge.  Probation and rehabilitation was considered and 
deemed inappropriate.

On 27 October 1989, the applicant received a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge.  He served 1 year, 8 months and 
12 days on active duty.

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation indicated a criminal history does exist. 

On 9 February 2014, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C), as of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 an 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.  In the interest of 
justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on 
clemency; however, in the absence of any evidence related to the 
applicant’s post-service activities, there is no way for us to 
determine if the applicant’s accomplishments since leaving the 
service are sufficiently meritorious to overcome the misconduct 
for which he was discharged.  Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought.


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.


The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 12 November 2014, under the provisions 
of AFI 36-2603:

      , Panel Chair
      , Member
      , Member

Due to the unavailability of XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX will sign as 
Acting Panel Chair.  The following documentary evidence 
pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2014-00251 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 January 2014, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Information Bulletin, dated 9 February 2014.