RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-02864
INDEX CODE: 110.02
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HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to
honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He would really appreciate his discharge be upgraded.
Applicant provides no supporting documentation. The applicant's complete
submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 29 Jan 79, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade
of airman basic (E-1) for a period of 4 years. He was progressively
promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3), with a date of rank of
29 Mar 80. He received two Airman Performance Reports closing 28 Jan 80
and 9 Oct 80 in which the overall evaluations were 8 and 4, respectively.
On 28 Nov 79, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated. For this
incident, punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ), was imposed. He received a suspended reduction to airman basic,
and $50 forfeiture of his pay per month for two months.
On 3 Apr 80, he received a letter of reprimand for failure to repair for
scheduled formation – Driver Improvement Training.
On 17 May 80, he cashed a check that was returned for insufficient funds.
On 7 Aug 80, he received punishment under Article 15, UCMJ for failure to
repair. He was reduced to the grade of airman and $75 forfeiture of his
pay for a month, suspended until 7 Aug 80.
On 28 Aug 80, he was convicted by civil court for disorderly intoxication.
For this incident, the suspension of his 7 Aug 80 punishment was vacated.
On 18 Sep 80, he received a letter of counseling on the duties and
responsibilities of his job.
On 22 Oct 80, the applicant’s commander initiated discharge proceedings
against him under the provisions of AFM 39-12, paragraph 2-4c for
unsuitable-apathy. The applicant was notified of his commander’s
recommendation and that a general discharge was being recommended. He was
advised of his rights and consulted with counsel and elected not to submit
statements in his own behalf. In a legal review of the discharge case
file, the staff judge advocate found it legally sufficient and recommended
that he be discharged from the Air Force with a general discharge and
concurred with the evaluation officer that the applicant not be considered
for probation and rehabilitation. On 10 Nov 80, the discharge authority
directed he be discharged with a general discharge. Subsequently, he was
discharged on 18 Nov 80. He served 1 year, 9 months, and 2 days on active
duty.
Pursuant to the Board’s request, the FBI provided a copy of an
Investigative Report, No. 774108MC8, which is at Exhibit C. On 29 Nov 07,
a copy of the FBI report was forwarded to the applicant for review and
comment within 14 days. As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
On 29 Nov 07, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the
applicant for response within 30 days. As of this date, no response has
been received by this office.
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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 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 that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied 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-2007-02864
in Executive Session on 22 Jan 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Panel Chair
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
Mr. James A. Wolffe, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2007-
02864 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Aug 07.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report No. 774108MC8,
dated 22 Oct 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 29 Nov 07.
Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 29 Nov 07, w/atch.
LAURENCE M. GRONER
Panel Chair
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