RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01070 

 COUNSEL: NO 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her general (under honorable conditions (UHC)) discharge be 
upgraded to honorable. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was not in the right frame of mind when she served in the 
military; however, she is currently sober and actively 
participating in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. Since 
her discharge from the Air Force, she has been diagnosed with 
depression and receives a 30 percent service connected disability 
rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). She admits 
of not handling her depression the right way while serving on 
active duty. 

 

In support of her request, she provides a copy of her life skills 
support center records and a copy of a letter from the DVA. 

 

Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 24 Jun 03. On 
or about 6 Nov 04, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand 
(LOR) for her misconduct of consuming alcoholic beverages under 
the legal drinking age of 21. On 4 Jan 05, the applicant was 
placed on a profile in a “4T” status (not world-wide qualified) 
while undergoing treatment in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse 
Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT). On 2 Mar 05, the applicant 
received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty, specifically for 
consuming alcoholic beverages while under the legal drinking age 
and was reduced to the grade of airman; suspended forfeiture of 
$692.00 pay per month for 2 months, and 30 days of extra duty 
(15 days were suspended). It appears the applicant abused drugs 
while on active duty and was entered into the Intensive 
Outpatient Treatment Program; however, after participating nearly 
60 days she decided she would no longer participate in the 
program. 

 


On 25 Apr 05, the applicant was recommended by her commander for 
discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-32. The 
specific reason for this action was due to the applicant’s 
failure in ADAPT program. The applicant was under the legal 
drinking age when she was admitted into the ADAPT program. The 
applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification and 
waived her right to consult and to submit statements on her own 
behalf. After a legal review of the case file, the chief of 
military justice found the case legally sufficient. On 3 Jun 05, 
the applicant was discharged with a UHC discharge. She served 
1 year, 11 months, and 10 days on active duty. 

 

On 6 Jan 06, the applicant submitted an application through the 
Discharge Review Board (DRB) to request her general (UHC) 
discharge be upgraded to honorable. The DRB denied her request 
stating her discharge was consistent with the procedural and 
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant 
was provided full administrative due process. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states they do not dispute 
the applicant’s claim of depression; however, it does not affect 
the basis of her discharge. DPSOS notes the applicant was given 
the chance to receive medical treatment and counseling; however, 
she refused to participate. DPSOS is also of the opinion the 
applicant’s reason for separation was consistent with the 
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
instruction and was within the discharge authority’s discretion. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 21 Aug 09 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response. 

 

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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. After 
careful consideration of the available evidence, the Board found 
no indication the actions taken to affect her discharge and 
characterization of her service were improper, contrary to the 
provisions of the governing regulations in effect at the time, or 
based on factors other than her own misconduct. Therefore, the 
Board agrees with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force 
office of primary responsibility and adopts its rationale as the 
basis for their conclusion that the applicant has not been the 
victim of an error or injustice. 

 

 

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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-2009-01070 in Executive Session on 29 Sep 09, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Mar 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 10 Aug 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Aug 09. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair