RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: 02-01970
INDEX CODE 106.00
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 1972 general discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force 25 Mar 71. During the
period in question he was a security policemen assigned to the 313th
Security Police Squadron at Forbes AFB, KS. His Airman Performance
Report had an overall rating of 6.
He received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) on 12 Aug 71 for failing to
perform duty as bay orderly.
On 10 Mar 72, the applicant attempted to turn in his security police
shield and restricted area badge, stating he was through being a
“cop.” He indicated he would use his gun on other individuals if
ordered to carry his weapon. He related he was depressed, nervous and
wanted out of the Air Force because of his family situation.
Counseling was offered without any positive response.
On 13 Mar 72, he was restricted from carrying a weapon and, on 16 Mar
72, reclassification was recommended.
A Forbes Form 31, Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 20 Mar 72, provided
little detail other than a diagnosis of immature personality and a
recommendation for an administrative discharge.
On 21 Mar 72, the applicant received an Article 15 for making
disrespectful comments and threats to his supervisor on 20 Mar 72.
Punishment was reduction from the grade of airman first class to
airman, 7 days of correctional custody and forfeiture of $67.00 in
pay. The applicant did not submit statements or appeal the punishment.
On 14 Apr 72, he was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend
him for a general discharge for unsuitability. This was based on the
psychiatric exam “which revealed that he has a character and behavior
disorder, immature personality type, manifested by failure to repair,
failure to carry out assigned tasks, threatening superiors with bodily
harm, inability to cope with stresses of military.” The applicant did
not submit a statement or request probation and rehabilitation.
The case was found legally sufficient by the staff judge advocate on
25 Apr 72. The discharge authority approved the recommendation for
discharge on 2 May 72.
The applicant was discharged with a general characterization of
service on 5 May 72 in the grade of airman. He had 1 year, 1 month and
11 days of active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS provided their rationale for recommending denial.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 9 Jul 02 for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, this office has received no response.
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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. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s general
discharge should be upgraded to honorable. He has submitted nothing
that demonstrates his general discharge was unwarranted, unduly harsh
or beyond the commander’s authority. We therefore agree with the
recommendations of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as
the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain
his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice. In view
of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find
no compelling basis 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 this application in
Executive Session on 3 October 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Mr. George Franklin, Member
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Member
The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
01970 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jun 02.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 3 Jul 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jul 02.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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