RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00578
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:
His discharge was inequitable because it was based on isolated
incidents in his six years of excellent character and ratings.
He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Air Force Longevity
Service Award.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Forms 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty; DD Forms 4, Enlistment Record United States; AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, and DD Form 230, Service Record.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Jan 55, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On or about 19 Feb 59, the applicant, without proper authority,
failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of
duty. For this misconduct, he received an Article 15, Uniform
Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and reduction to the grade of
airman third class.
On or about 7 Mar 59, the applicant failed to repair. For this
misconduct, he received restriction to the base for 14 days.
On or about 7 May 59, the applicant was placed on the Airmans
Quality Control Roster for a period of 120 days.
On or about 16 Feb 60, the applicant reported to work under the
influence of alcohol. For this misconduct, he received an
Article 15, UCMJ, and reduction to the grade of airman basic.
On or about 21 Jul 60, the applicant without proper authority,
failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of
duty. For this misconduct, he was relieved of flight duty.
On several occasions, the applicant was counseled in regards to
haircuts, shaving, and general appearance when reporting to
work; however, he failed to exercise the initiative to correct
these discrepancies.
On 17 Oct 60, the applicant was notified of his commanders
intent to recommend he be discharged from the Air Force under
the provisions of AFR 39-16, Discharge for Unsuitability, for
apathy, defective attitude and inability to expand effort
constructively. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the
notification of discharge.
On 31 Oct 60, the discharge authority approved the applicants
discharge. On 4 Nov 60, the applicant was discharged from the
Air Force with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge
in the grade of airman basic. He served 5 years, 9 months and
17 days of total active service.
On 15 Nov 11, a request for post-service information was
forwarded to the applicant for response within 15 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit
C).
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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. After careful
consideration of the available evidence, we found no indication
the action taken to affect his discharge and the
characterization of service were improper, contrary to the
provisions of the governing regulations in effect at the time,
or based on factors other than his own behavior and inability to
comply with standards. In addition, we find insufficient
evidence to warrant a recommendation that the discharge be
upgraded on the basis of clemency. We have considered the
applicants overall record of service and the events which
precipitated the discharge; 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 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 Docket Number BC-
2011-00578 in Executive Session on 1 December 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 February 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBC, Letter, dated 17 November 2011.
Panel Chair
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