ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 96-02738
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests his bad conduct
discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 17 October
1985, in the grade of airman basic, under the provisions of HQ LTTC GCMO #--
- [Conviction by Court-Martial (Other than Desertion)]. He was credited
with 3 years, 11 months, and 25 days of active duty service (excludes lost
time for the period 16 Aug 84 through 17 Oct 85 due to confinement).
On 4 November 1997, the applicant’s request that his BCD be upgraded to
general (under honorable conditions) was considered and denied by the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR). For an accounting
of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, and
the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of
Proceedings at Exhibit G.
The applicant provided additional evidence in the form of a copy of an
Executive Pardon by President William J. Clinton, dated 22 December 2000.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit H.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support
of the appeal, a majority of the Board remains unpersuaded that the
applicant’s discharge was in error or unjust. In his most recent
submission, the applicant provided a copy of his presidential pardon. The
Presidential pardon is granted under the provisions of Title 28, Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 1.1. The decision to grant or withhold such
pardons is made primarily on the basis of post-trial conduct and
citizenship, although the nature of the offense plays a part. A pardon has
no legal effect other than to express forgiveness by the United States at
the highest level. It can be highly significant to prospective employers,
as well as state and local authorities. While this document is laudable, a
majority of the Board finds that it does not alleviate the seriousness of
the applicant’s misconduct which led to his court-martial and subsequent
discharge. In view of the above, a majority of the Board is not persuaded
that an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge is warranted on
the basis of clemency.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:
A majority of the Board finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice
and recommends the application be denied.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 96-02738
in Executive Session on 28 April 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Member
Mr. David W. Mulgrew, Member
By a majority vote, the members voted to deny the request. Mr. Diamond
voted to upgrade the applicant’s discharge to general and did not desire to
submit a minority report. The following documentary evidence was
considered:
Exhibit G. Record of Proceedings, dated 3 December 1997,
with Exhibits.
Exhibit H. DD Form 149, Reconsideration Request, w/atchs.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR
CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR)
SUBJECT: APPLICANT
I have carefully considered all the circumstances of this case and do
not agree with the majority of the panel that the applicant’s request for
upgrade of his discharge should be denied.
After reviewing the available documentation, I believe the
applicant’s discharge should be upgraded on the basis of clemency.
The applicant has had to live with the adverse effects of the bad
conduct discharge for over 17 years, and while the discharge may have been
appropriate, I believe it would be an injustice for him to continue to
suffer from its effects. As evidenced by the Presidential Pardon, it is
apparent that the applicant has made a successful post service adjustment
and has been a law-abiding citizen since his separation.
Certainly I do not condone the behavior that led to his bad conduct
discharge. Nonetheless, since it serves no useful purpose to the Air Force
or to society in general to continue the nature of his discharge at this
late date, it is my decision that his discharge be ugpraded to general
(under honorable conditions). Applicant’s request for upgrade to honorable
was considered; however, given the seriousness of his misconduct that led
to his discharge, I do not find that further upgrade is warranted.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
AFBCMR 96-02738
INDEX CODE: 110.02
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 APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 17 October
1985, he was discharged with service characterized as general
(under honorable conditions).
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review
Boards Agency
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