RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02858

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unjustly discharged for following orders.  While on duty 
as an engine mechanic, he was inspecting two aircraft engines 
and was asked to report to the officer’s golf course by his 
Sergeant.  He had not completed the work order and the aircraft 
inspection as not completed.  However, his Sergeant told him to 
sign the work order and he would take care of it the next day.  
He was uncomfortable with this, but knew to follow orders of 
superiors.  A week later, a hearing was held and he was charged 
with signing the work order prior to completion of the 
inspection.  His Sergeant and another Airman lied and stated 
that they did not give the order to sign the paperwork prior to 
inspection completion.  

He is still angry and saddened that following orders ultimately 
got him kicked out of the military.  Since leaving the military, 
he served as a Deputy Sheriff for 21 years and his now retired.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
26 Feb 58.

On 1 Nov 60, the applicant was furnished an general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 
8 months, and 21 days of active service.   

On 30 Jul 14, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 
days (Exhibit C).  In response, the applicant provided a 
character reference letter (Exhibit D).  


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the 
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged 
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, 
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction    
36-2603.  Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the 
delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises 
issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the 
merits.  Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of 
justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely 
manner.  


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the 
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the 
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as 
untimely.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02858 in Executive Session on 16 Apr 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02858 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 03 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jul 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atch.