RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02594
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 24 FEB 09
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was young and immature during the contested time period. His mother was
extremely ill and he needed to be home to take care of her. Unfortunately,
she later died. He believes that if this incident happened today, the Air
Force would understand and would allow him to finish his tour of duty.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement and
character references.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 September 1969 in the
grade of airman basic. He served as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Specialist.
On 29 June 1972, applicant was tried by special court-martial for being
absent from his organization from 25 February 1972 until 18 June 1972. He
was found guilty and sentenced to hard labor for five months, a forfeiture
of $191.00 per month for five months and a reduction in grade from airman
first class to airman basic. After serving 37 days confinement, a
recommendation was made and approved that the remaining portion of the
confinement sentence be suspended.
On 7 December 1972, applicant was absent without authority from his
organization until 9 January 1973.
On 24 January 1973, applicant submitted a request for discharge under AFM
39-12, section F, paragraph 2-78, Request for Discharge for the Good of the
Service.
In a legal review of the case file, the staff judge advocate found the case
legally sufficient. The discharge authority concurred with the
recommendations and directed applicant be discharged. Applicant was
discharged on 9 March 1973. He served 3 years, 1 month and 25 days on
active duty.
Applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the U.S. Report of Transfer or
Discharge, reflects numerous periods of time lost.
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Clarksburg, West Virginia, were unable to identify with an arrest record on
the basis of information furnished Exhibit C.
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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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no
evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge
processing. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the
discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation and within the commander’s discretionary authority. The
applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the
characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the
governing regulation, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses
committed. We considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency;
however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us
to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to
recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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-2007-
02594 in Executive Session on 30 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Panel Chair
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
Mr. Joseph D. Yount, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 July 2007.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Negative Federal Bureau of Investigation Report.
JAY H. JORDAN
Panel Chair
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