RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00189
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an
honorable discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The positive urinalysis was not officially certain. He was never given
substance abuse education or classes.
He is an upstanding person.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his AF Form 909,
Airman Performance Report rendered for the period 29 Nov 86 through 28 Nov
87.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 Nov 85 as a airman
basic for a period of four years.
On 28 Mar 88, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Misconduct-drug abuse.
The specific reason for the discharge action was his receipt, on 25 Mar 88
of an Article 15 for testing positive for marijuana, on about 1 Feb 88.
His commander advised him of his rights in this matter.
On 28 Mar 88, he acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and
after consulting with legal counsel waived his right to submit statements
in his own behalf.
On 6 Apr 88, a legal review was conducted in which the staff judge advocate
recommended discharge with a general discharge without probation and
rehabilitation.
On 14 Apr 88, the discharge authority directed discharge with a general
discharge without probation and rehabilitation.
The applicant was discharged on 14 Apr 88. He served a total of 2 years, 4
months and 16 days on active duty.
Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
provided a copy of an Investigative Report, which is at Exhibit C. On 17
Mar 08, a copy of the FBI report was forwarded to the applicant for review
and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).
On 17 Mar 08, a request for information pertaining to his post-service
activities was forwarded to the applicant for response within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). In
response to the investigative report he submitted a letter from his father
stating that after his son was discharged he returned home a different man,
psychotic and paranoid. His son would not get help. During a incident
with his son he had to call the police and was provided with two options to
assist in getting his son some help. One was to Baker Act him, which means
his son, would go to a protective clinic for the night and be looked after
until he calmed down. The second option was to have his son arrested for
assault and he would have to appear before a judge and the judge would make
the determination to send him to a mental hospital. His son was arrested
and appeared before the judge. The judge requested his son voluntarily
place himself in a mental health center. His son has received treatment
and medication from the VA on a regular basis. He is doing fine. His
father believes his son's discharge has been worked for and earned (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, 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-
00189 in Executive Session on 6 May 08 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Kathleen F. Graham, Panel Chair
Mr. Vance E. Lineberger, Member
Mr. Don H. Kendrick, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2008-00189 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jan 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 17 Mar 08.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 17 Mar 08.
Exhibit F. Applicant's Response, not dated, w/atchs.
KATHLEEN F. GRAHAM
Panel Chair
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