RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-00427
            INDEX CODE:

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  15 August 2007

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect E-4 (A1C) versus E-1 (AB).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While his work performance  as  a  jet  engine  technician  was  above
reproach as his  record  clearly  indicates,  he  was  afflicted  with
chronic alcoholism, unbeknownst to him at the time of course.  He  was
cited for curfew violation several times and received punishment under
Article 15.   He  was  successfully  treated  for  alcoholism  at  the
Kingsbridge VA hospital.   Treatment  spanned  August,  September  and
October of 1976.  He has been sober ever since.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of the  first  page
of his AFDRB brief, four certificates, two transcripts, a copy of  his
discharge package, and a copy of his DD Form 214.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 20  March  1961  for  a
period of four years.  He was promoted  to  E-2  (airman  third  class
(A3C)) on 15 May 1961.  He received an Article 15 on 17 July 1961  for
dereliction of duty.  His  punishment  consisted  of  a  reduction  to
airman basic.  On 18 August  1961,  he  was  again  promoted  to  A3C;
however, on 18 May 1962, he received another Article 15 for failure to
obey a written lawful order.  His punishment consisted of a  reduction
to airman basic.  On 10 July 1962 and 20 December 1962, he received 14
days restriction for failure to obey written lawful  orders.   He  was
discharged on 6 February 1963 in the grade of  airman  basic  with  an
under honorable conditions (general) discharge.

The Air  Force  Discharge  Review  Board  (AFDRB)  denied  applicant’s
request  for  upgrade  of  discharge  to  honorable  and   change   of
reenlistment eligibility code on 16 October 1975 (Exhibit B).

On 9 February  1978,  the  Air  Force  Discharge  Review  Board  again
considered all the evidence of record and concluded that the applicant
should  receive  an  honorable  discharge.   On  23 March  1978,   the
Secretary of the Air Force did not approve the request for  change  of
reenlistment code (Exhibit B).

On 24 August 1979, the Air Force Board for the Correction of  Military
Records considered the application of  the  applicant  and  determined
that no corrective action was indicated in this case (Exhibit B).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB states, to be considered for  promotion  to  airman  first
class (A1C) during the time in question, an individual  must  have  12
months time-in-grade as an E-3 (airman second class (A2C)), possess  a
3-skill level Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), and be  recommended  by
the commander.  These were the minimum eligibility requirements to  be
considered but in no way  ensured  or  guaranteed  a  promotion.   The
applicant served 1 year, 10 months, and 17 days on active  duty.   Had
he not been reduced in grade twice, he could have attained the rank of
A2C on 15 January 1962 and A1C on 15 January  1963.   Therefore,  they
recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant states that he is well aware of the time parameters  applied
to cases such as his.  In his defense he would like to  say  that  his
behavior and seeming apathy were predicated by his alcoholism.  He was
successfully treated for this alcoholism  while  hospitalized  at  the
Kingsbridge VA Hospital in Bronx, New York from 8 August  1976  to  20
October 1976 and have sober ever since.   It  was  shortly  after  his
recovery when he began his efforts to have his discharge upgraded  and
possibly be permitted to serve in the Air  Force  Reserve.   For  this
reason he believes special consideration is warranted as he was not in
complete control of his faculties during his tour of duty.

A copy of applicant’s response 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.    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, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
and adopt their rationale as the basis for  the  conclusion  that  the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  We  note,
the commander was acting within his  authority  when  he  reduced  the
applicant under  Article  15  and  subsequently  recommended  him  for
discharge.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary,  we
find no  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-00427 in Executive Session on 9 May 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:

                 Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
                 Ms. Mary C. Puckett, Member
                 Mr. Steven A. Cantrell, Member










The following documentary evidence  pertaining  to  BC-2006-00427  was
considered:

      Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
      Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 24 Feb 06.
      Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 06.
      Exhibit E. Applicant’s Response, dated 7 Mar 06.




                             JAMES W. RUSSELL III
                             Panel Chair