RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00594
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXX-XX-XXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His General discharge be upgraded to Honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was 18 years old and was simply immature. He committed minor
disciplinary infractions. He is now 35 years old and has held some
very important jobs. He is seeking admittance into the Air National
Guard and has been advised that he needs to upgrade his discharge
status to honorable.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 4 Nov 85. On 28
May 87, the applicant’s squadron commander notified him that he was
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for minor disciplinary
infractions. He also recommended that the applicant’s service be
characterized as general. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the
commander’s notification on 28 May 87 and indicated that he had
consulted counsel and elected to waive his right to submit statements
in his behalf. The applicant’s squadron commander recommended to the
air base group commander on 28 May 87 that the applicant be discharged
from the Air Force for minor disciplinary infractions with a general
discharge. On 2 Jun 87, the base staff judge advocate found the
discharge case legally sufficient and recommended to the air base
group commander that the applicant be discharged with a general
discharge without an offer of probation and rehabilitation. On 4
Jun 87, the applicant’s discharge was approved with a general
discharge without offer of probation or rehabilitation. The applicant
was discharged on 9 Jun 87.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial of the applicant’s request. The
applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or
injustices that occurred in the discharge processing. He provided no
other facts warranting an upgrade of the discharge.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPAE reviewed the applicant’s Reenlistment Eligibility code of
“2B,” “separated with a general or under-other-than-honorable-
conditions (UOTHC) discharge” and determined that it is correct.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force evaluations, the applicant states that he
is not disputing the legality or legitimacy of his discharge and fully
acknowledges the noted incidents. However, he disagrees with the
assertion that the commander recommended him for a discharge and that
he was involuntarily discharged. He states that he had requested the
discharge a couple of months prior to it taking place. The applicant
indicates that he is asking for a bit of humanity and understanding,
since he was only an 18-year-old kid who did not know a good thing
when he had it. The applicant reiterates that it has been 18 years
since he was discharged and he now knows where he stands.
The applicant’s complete response is 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case.
However, the Board notes that although the applicant makes reference
to his accomplishments since leaving the Air Force, he has not
provided sufficient evidence of his post-service activities warranting
an upgrade of his discharge. In that regard, we recommend that he be
furnished a copy of the information bulletin on upgrade of discharge--
clemency for his consideration and use. In the alternative, the
applicant may wish to consider submitting an application requesting a
change of his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code to a waiverable code
that would allow him to apply for reentry into the Air Force.
However, in regards to the request before the Board at this time, we
find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in
this application.
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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 Docket Number BC-2003-
00594 in Executive Session on 19 June 2003, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Olga M. Crerar, Panel Chair
Mr. David W. Mulgrew, Member
Mr. Vaughn E. Schlunz, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 6 Mar 03.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 14 Apr 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Apr 03.
Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 25 Apr 03.
OLGA M. CRERAR
Panel Chair
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