RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02055
COUNSEL:
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 unjust because it was based on racial
discrimination and racial prejudice by the leadership of his
unit. He was a young man who wanted to make a career in the Air
Force.
In support of his request, the applicant submits character
reference letters, a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of
Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States, and a copy
of his discharge certificate.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The discharge package was not located in the military personnel
record. Available records indicate the following:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 September
1949. He was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10. He
received a general discharge. He served 3 years, 3 months and
29 days on active duty. He had four days lost time under Section
VI, Article 140 UCMJ.
On 1 April 1952, the applicant was involved in an incident that
resulted in the misuse and abuse of two government vehicles,
namely a tug and fork lift. For this misconduct, he received a
Letter of Admonishment (LOA).
On 18 June 1951, the applicant did without proper authority,
absent himself from his organization.
On or about 8 August 1952, the applicant did without proper
authority, absent himself from his organization. For this
misconduct, he was reduced in grade from airman second class to
airman third class.
On or about 5 October 1952, the applicant was drunk and
disorderly in quarters. For this misconduct, he was reduced in
grade from airman third class to airman basic.
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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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record, we see no
evidence to show the applicants discharge was erroneous or
unjust. However, while the discharge may have been appropriate
at the time, we believe an upgrade is warranted in this case. We
note the applicants FBI report contains no entries prior or
subsequent to his enlistment in the Air Force. In view of the
applicants apparent successful transition to civilian life, as
evidenced by his post-service accomplishments, the Board is of
the opinion that upgrading the applicants discharge to
honorable, based on clemency would be appropriate.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 9 January
1953, he was honorably discharged and furnished an Honorable
Discharge certificate.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-02055 in Executive Session on 23 February 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2011-02055 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 May 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
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