RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-03285
INDEX CODE: A50.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was young and wanted to get married. His girlfriend wanted him to
get out of the Air Force. He did not realize the problems it would
cause at the time he accepted the discharge.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a supportive
statement.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The majority of the applicant’s records were lost or destroyed. The
available records reflect that, on 31 May 50, the applicant was
discharged under the provisions of AR 615-368 (Unfitness), with an
undesirable discharge. He was credited with 2 years, 3 months, and 12
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,
which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Separations Branch, AFPC/DPPRS, reviewed this application and
indicated that because the applicant’s master personnel records were
destroyed in a fire, they are unable to make a recommendation.
A complete copy of the DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In his initial response, the applicant indicated that he has had a
pretty good life since leaving the Air Force. It is his greatest
desire to have an upgrade of his discharge. He would be eternally
grateful.
By letter, dated 19 Jul 99, the applicant provided a subsequent
response.
Applicant’s complete responses are at Exhibit F.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice. The evidence of record
reflects that the applicant was discharged for unfitness. No evidence
has been presented which would lead the Board to believe his discharge
was improper or contrary to the directive under which it was effected.
However, it was noted that the applicant was discharged in 1950.
Furthermore, it appears that he has made a successful transition to
civilian life. Therefore, a majority of the Board believes that to
continue to stigmatize him with an undesirable discharge would be
unduly harsh and serves no purpose. The Board majority does not
believe an honorable discharge is warranted due to the limited
documentation provided by the applicant regarding his activities since
his discharge from the service. However, in view of the passage of
time and the applicant’s post-service adjustment, the Board majority
is of the opinion that upgrading the applicant’s discharge to general,
based on clemency, would be appropriate. Accordingly, a majority of
the Board recommends that the applicant’s undesirable discharge be
upgraded to general.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 31 May 50, he
was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable
conditions).
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 2 Nov 99, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Douglas J. Heady, Panel Chair
Mr. Clarence D. Long III, Member
Ms. Marcia J. Bachman, Member
By a majority vote, the Board voted to correct the records, as
recommended. Mr. Heady voted to deny the appeal but did not desire to
submit a minority report. The following documentary evidence was
considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Dec 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI report.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 11 Jan 99.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 25 Jan 99.
Exhibit F. Letters, applicant, dated 26 Jan 99 and
19 Jul 99.
DOUGLAS J. HEADY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 98-03285
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to , be corrected to show that on 31 May 50, he was
discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable
conditions).
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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