RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04183

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He deserves a better discharge in the capacity that he served 
and one mistake should not ruin his life.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the 
United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, on 4 Jan 65, he 
enlisted in the Regular Air Force.

On 26 Sep 67, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Unfitness due 
to frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil or 
military authorities.  The specific reasons for the action were 
that:

	a.  On 10 Feb 67, the applicant received an Article 15 for 
failing to report at the time and place prescribed in violation 
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).  As a result, 
his punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of Airman 
Third Class (A3C, E-2), suspended for six months and forfeiture 
of $25.00 per month.

	b.  On or about 13 May 67, the applicant received a 
citation for careless driving/accident and for no driver’s 
license/accident from the local police department.  As a result, 
he was found guilty and fined $25.00.

	c.  On 14 Jul 67, the applicant received an Article 15 for 
failing to report at the time and place prescribed and 
disobeying a lawful order in violation of the UCMJ.  As a 
result, his punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of 
A3C, forfeiture of $50.00 pay, and 30 days correctional custody.
	
      d.  On 7 Aug 67, the applicant was found guilty at a 
Special Court-Martial for being Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and 
breach of restriction.  He was sentenced to reduction to the 
grade of Airman Basic (AB, E-1), hard labor for 4 months, and 
forfeiture of $86.00 pay per month for 4 months.

On 24 Oct 67, the discharge authority directed the applicant be 
discharged with a general discharge.

On 1 Nov 67, the applicant received a general discharge, and was 
credited with two years, six months, and seven days of total 
active service.

On 11 Apr 69, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) 
denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge to honorable, indicating the 
applicant was properly discharged and that the type of discharge 
was equitable and proper.  The board concluded that a change in 
the type or nature of the applicant’s discharge was not 
warranted.

On 17 Oct 14, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office (Exhibit C).


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the 
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
The 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.  The 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-2014-04183 in Executive Session on 10 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                   , Panel Chair
	                  , Member
	                        , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Oct 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Oct 14.