RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01869
INDEX CODE: 110.10
COUNSEL: The Salvation Army
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During the applicant’s tenure in the Air Force he was the victim of severe
alcoholism and suffered the consequences of irrational behavior. Neither
he, his supervisors, or his physicians were aware of his chronic condition
and/or what to do at the time because alcoholism has only recently been
declared by the Federal Government as a disease. He was hospitalized on
several occasions with illnesses associated with his drinking but was never
treated for his disease of alcoholism.
He is now sober and clean and has been so for over 19 years because of
treatment he has received in the Salvation Army. At present he is at the
pinnacle of his career with the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center as
Executive Director. The multitude that he is personally responsible for
assisting with their alcohol problem is noteworthy. The number of veterans
that he helps daily whether incarcerated or otherwise, all sing praises to
his vision of helping the homeless veterans.
In support of his request applicant provided letters of support,
documentation associated with the various training he has completed, copies
of college transcripts, and copies of his certificates of achievement, and
several photos and publication articles. His complete submission, with
attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant’s records were destroyed by fire at the National Personnel
Records Center, St. Louis, MO in 1973. Data extracted from the available
documentation reflects the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
27 Jul 56 and was discharged on 25 Nov 58 with a BCD in the grade of airman
basic.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRS states that there is no documentation in the applicant’s
available personnel records pertaining to his discharge or the discharge
process. There is a Security Classification form, which contains a
statement that he was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-18,
paragraph 2, which reads "An enlisted person may be given a BCD only when
imposed by an approved sentence of a general or special court martial".
Since DPPRS is unable to determine the propriety of the discharge and the
applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors in his
discharge processing, DPPRS defers to the Board to determine if the
applicant should be granted relief. The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force evaluation the applicant provided an
additional character reference statement and additional copies of documents
previously submitted. His complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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 an injustice. Even though the applicant has provided no
evidence to show that his discharge was improper or not in compliance with
appropriate directives, it is our opinion that relief is warranted in this
case. After a thorough review of the evidence provided in support of his
appeal, which includes his numerous noteworthy accomplishments, it appears
that he has led a stable life and has been a productive member of society.
In light of the above, we believe that it would be an injustice for him to
continue to suffer the adverse effects of a BCD. Therefore, on the basis
of clemency, we believe that upgrade of his discharge to honorable is
warranted. Accordingly, we recommend that his records be corrected as
indicated below.
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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 27 Nov 58 he was honorably
discharged and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-
01869 in Executive Session on 117 Sep 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Albert F. Lowas, Jr., Panel Chair
Mr. Michael J. Maglio, Member
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following
documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jul 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 4 Aug 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Aug 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, Counsel, dated 12 Aug 03, w/atchs
ALBERT F. LOWAS, JR.
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2003-01869
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 25 November 1958 he was
honorably discharged and furnished an Honorable Discharge certificate.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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