RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-02398
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an
honorable discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During the contested time period he was very young and he believes his
punishment was too harsh.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 March 1975 in the grade
of airman basic. He was progressively promoted to the grade of senior
airman, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1
December 1977. He served as a Medical Material Specialist.
On 17 November 1978, the applicant was notified by his commander of his
intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions
of AFM 39-12, chapter 2, section A, paragraph 2-4c. The specific reason
for this action was the applicant's substantiated defective attitude as
manifested by repeated incidents of misconduct and failure to properly
discharge the duties and responsibilities of an airman with his grade and
experience. He had not demonstrated responsibility by repeated involvement
in documented incidents such as a government vehicle accident, check
returned for insufficient funds, sleeping during duty hours, disobeying his
superior noncommissioned officer, failure to go, and drug involvement.
He was advised of his rights in this matter and acknowledged receipt of the
notification on that same date. After consulting with counsel the
applicant submitted a conditional waiver requesting that he receive a
general discharge. In a legal review of the case file, the staff judge
advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended discharge. On 6
December 1978, the discharge authority concurred with the recommendations
and directed discharge with a general discharge. The applicant was
discharged on 7 December 1978. He served 3 years, 8 months and 17 days on
active duty.
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
Clarksburg, West Virginia, was unable to identify an arrest record on the
basis of the information furnished - Exhibit C.
On 8 August 2008, the Board staff requested the applicant provide
documentation pertaining to his post-service activities, within 30 days
(Exhibit D). The applicant's response with attachments 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 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-2008-
02398 in Executive Session on 5 November 2008, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
Mrs. Lea Gallogly, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 June 2008, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Negative Reply, dated 11 July 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 8 August 2008.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, not dated, w/atchs.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
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