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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01587
Original file (BC-2011-01587.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01587 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

At the time of his discharge the military was cutting back and he 
became a casualty. He was immature and careless with his 
actions, but does not believe his actions warranted the 
punishment he received. 

 

He is trying to procure life insurance through United Services 
Automobile Association (USAA) to protect his future wife, and 
they will not accept him due to his discharge. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

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

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 9 Mar 92, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force and 
was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class. 

 

He received one (1) Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) which was a 
referral report with an overall rating of “1.” 

 

On 1 Apr 94, the applicant was notified by his commander that he 
was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a pattern 
of misconduct - conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. 
The reasons for the proposed action were: 

 

 1) On 11 Jan 93, he received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for 
failure to report to his duty section at the prescribed time. 
(His fifth failure to go in six weeks) 

 

 2) On 3 Aug 93, he received an Article 15, for wrongful 
consumption of alcoholic beverages while under the age of 
21 years. Punishment imposed was a reduction in grade to airman 


basic (with the reduction below the grade of airman suspended 
until 2 Feb 94). 

 

 3) On 24 Mar 94, he received an Article 15, for wrongful 
consumption of alcoholic beverages while under the age of 
21 years. Punishment imposed was a suspended reduction to the 
grade of airman, and forfeiture of $100.00 per month for one 
month. 

 

 4) He received seven (7) Records of Individual Counseling, 
three for failure to go, three for failure to conform to AFR 
35-10, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel 
standards, and one for failure to attend required training. 

 

On 1 Apr 94, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and, after consulting with counsel, 
waived his right to submit statements in his own behalf. 

 

The base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally 
sufficient to support separation and recommended that he receive 
a general discharge without probation and rehabilitation. 

 

On 11 Apr 94, the applicant was discharged under the provisions 
of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, by reason of 
misconduct, and received a general discharge. He served on 
active duty for a period of two years, one month, and three days. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report, 
which is at Exhibit C. 

 

On 21 Jun 11, a copy of the FBI report was forwarded to the 
applicant for review and comment within 30 days. At the same 
time, the AFBCMR staff offered the applicant an opportunity to 
provide information pertaining to his activities since leaving 
the service (Exhibit D). 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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, the discharge appears to 
be in compliance with the governing regulations in effect at the 
time and we find no evidence to indicate the applicant’s 
separation from the Air Force was inappropriate. We find no 
evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the 
documentation that has been submitted in support of the 
applicant’s appeal, we do not believe he has suffered from an 


injustice. 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 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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 Docket Number 
BC-2011-01587 in Executive Session on 2 Aug 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Apr 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Report of Investigation, dated 2 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 21 Jun 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 



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