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AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-03859
Original file (BC-2010-03859.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03859 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to 
honorable. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He became eligible for a discharge upgrade six months after the 
effective date of his discharge on 13 May 1987. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a DD 
Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed 
Forces of the United States. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
entered active duty on 19 February 1985 and was promoted to the 
grade of airman (E-2) effective 19 August 1985. 

 

The applicant received one Article 15, one Letter of Reprimand 
(LOR), and eight Letters of Counseling (LOC) between 18 December 
1985 and 6 June 1986. He was demoted to the grade of airman 
basic (E-1) effective 6 June 1986 as a result of his Article 15 
punishment. 

 

On 2 July 1986, the applicant was notified that his commander was 
recommending him for a general (under honorable conditions) 
discharge for a pattern of misconduct prejudicial to good order 
and discipline. However, the commander also recommended the 
applicant be considered for probation and rehabilitation (P&R) as 
in the best interest of the Air Force. The applicant 
acknowledged receipt of the discharge recommendation, consulted 
counsel, and submitted a statement in his own behalf. 

 

On 9 July 1986, the Staff Judge Advocate concurred with the 
recommendation for a general discharge, but that its execution be 


conditionally suspended for P&R. On 10 July 1986, the discharge 
authority approved the recommendation for discharge, but 
suspended the discharge according to Air Force Regulation 39-10, 
Chapter 7, for 12 months from the date of the applicant’s 
voluntary acceptance of the terms of the P&R. On 18 July 1986, 
the applicant acknowledged receipt and accepted the terms of the 
P&R. 

 

On 5 May 1987, the applicant was notified by his commander of his 
intent to recommend that his discharge be executed and that his 
P&R be terminated based on the applicant reporting late to work 
on 22 April 1987. The applicant acknowledged receipt and waived 
his right to submit matters in his own behalf. Following a 
review by the Staff Judge Advocate, the discharge authority 
approved the recommended discharge without further P&R. 

 

On 13 May 1987, the applicant was discharged from active duty 
with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. He served 
2 years, 2 months, and 25 days on active duty. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the FBI indicated that on the 
basis of the data furnished, they were unable to locate an arrest 
record pertaining to the applicant. 

 

On 9 December 2010, the applicant was given an opportunity to 
submit comments about his post service activities (Exhibit C). 
As of this date, this office has received no response. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. Furthermore, we do 
not find clemency is appropriate in this case since the applicant 
has not provided any evidence concerning his post-service 


activities. Based on the foregoing, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-03859 in Executive Session on 19 July 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-03859 was considered: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Sep 10, w/atch. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Dec 10, w/atch. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 



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