RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02226
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to
honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had no court-martials. He was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder. Please allow him the dignity of an Honorable Discharge. He
was diagnosed 50% and treated for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a
result of his Vietnam experience. He now understands why his behavior
changed when he returned to stateside. All of these events are
documented in his file. He is seeking an Honorable Discharge because
he served his country with as much honor as he could. He is now 50
years old and needs to clear his records.
In support of the applicant’s appeal, he submits a copy of DD Form
293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the
Armed Forces of the United States, a letter from VA, DD Form 215,
Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From
Active Duty and DD Form 214.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on
8 Oct 71 for a period of 4 years. On 22 Aug 75, the applicant was
discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge in
the grade of airman first class. He served 3 years, 10 month and 15
days of active service.
The applicant's records were not found at the National Personnel
Records Center (NPRC) in St Louis, MO. Other than the applicant's
attached statement and a copy of his DD Form 214 obtained from NPRC,
the facts leading to the discharge are not available.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommended denial. The applicant did not submit any new
evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the
discharge processing. He has provided no facts warranting an upgrade.
Accordingly, DPPRS recommends his records remain the same and his
request be denied. He has not filed a timely request.
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 Aug 2002, for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. We find no impropriety in the characterization of applicant's
discharge. It appears that responsible officials applied appropriate
standards in effecting the separation, and we do not find persuasive
evidence that pertinent regulations were violated or that applicant
was not afforded all the rights to which entitled at the time of
discharge. We conclude, therefore, that the discharge proceedings
were proper and characterization of the discharge was appropriate to
the existing circumstances.
4. We also find insufficient evidence to warrant a recommendation
that the discharge be upgraded on the basis of clemency. We have
considered applicant's overall quality of service, the events which
precipitated the discharge, and available evidence related to post-
service activities and accomplishments. We note the recommendation
from the Air Force; however, based on the evidence of record, we
cannot conclude that clemency is warranted. Applicant has not
provided sufficient information of post-service activities and
accomplishments for us to conclude that applicant has overcome the
behavioral traits which caused the discharge. Should applicant
provide statements from community leaders and acquaintances attesting
to applicant's good character and reputation and other evidence of
successful post-service rehabilitation, this Board will reconsider
this case based on the new evidence. We cannot, however, recommend
approval based on the current evidence of record.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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 Docket Number 02-02226
in Executive Session on 6 November 2002, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. John E. Pettit, Member
Ms Brenda L. Romine, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jul 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 2 Aug 02.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Aug 02.
ROSCOE HINTON, JR.
Panel Chair
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