RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01967
COUNSEL: NONE
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 was told before he joined the Air Force that he would be able
to complete 26 hours for his Bachelors Degree while serving his
country. He chose the Security Police career field; however,
with the swing shifts, he was unable to attend classes;
therefore, he requested a transfer to another career field. He
was told for almost two years that he must stay in his career
field and transfer later. After that time, he was told that he
had been in his career field too long to transfer and get his
degree.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a DD
Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal
from the Armed Forces of the United States.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
entered active duty on 14 September 1967 and was progressively
promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3) effective
1 June 1968.
The applicant received three Article 15s and a Letter of
Reprimand (LOR) between 21 June 1969 and 13 August 1969. On
23 August 1969, the applicant was notified of his commanders
intent to recommend him for a general (under honorable
conditions) discharge for frequent involvement of a discreditable
nature with civil or military authorities. The applicant
acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived his rights to
a hearing and to submit statements in his own behalf.
On 12 September 1969, the discharge authority approved the
recommended discharge and directed the applicant be discharged
with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.
On 29 September 1969, the applicant was discharged from active
duty in the grade of airman basic (E-1) with a general (under
honorable conditions) discharge. He served 2 years, 1 month, and
25 days on active duty.
Pursuant to the Boards request, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, WV, provided a copy of an
Investigation Report pertaining to the applicant (Exhibit C). On
21 July 2010, the applicant was given the opportunity to submit
comments about his post service activities and the FBI report
within 30 days (Exhibit D).
In response the applicant provides two character references,
education documents, two certificates of achievement, and a
certificate of service.
The applicants complete response 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 note the
documentation submitted in support of his post service
activities; however, we do not find it sufficient to support
changing his characterization of discharge. Based on the
foregoing, we find no 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-2010-01967 in Executive Session on 10 February 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01967:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 May 10, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Report.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Jul 10, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Supporting documents submitted by Applicant.
Panel Chair
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