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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-02157
Original file (BC-2011-02157.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02157 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation of misconduct (Minor 
Infractions) be changed. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation is unjust due to his command 
requiring him to attend an intensive outpatient program for 
alcohol dependence. During his fourth week of attendance, his 
commander told him that he was being discharged under honorable 
conditions and he would receive all military benefits. 
Therefore, he chose that option since he was severely battling 
alcoholism. During his enlistment, he worked hard and never 
intended to leave the military; however, he was struggling 
through this disease and his command was forcing him out. Since 
being separated, he has maintained sobriety, but is not able to 
get a job, go to school, find a home, or support himself because 
the promises made to him have been denied. Had he realized the 
affect of not completing the program, he would have completed it 
and fought to stay in the military. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement. 

 

His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 10 Nov 08. 
His commander notified the applicant that he was recommending him 
for discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36-
3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 
5.49. The specific reasons for this action were for being 
observed taking in what appeared to be crushed prescription 
medication through his nose; for bragging about engaging in 
illegal drug use prior to entering the Air Force and engaging in 
activities that were prejudicial to good order and discipline; 
for having an overnight guest in his dormitory room; for being 


derelict in the performance of duties assigned on several 
occasions; for failing to go to his appointed place of duty at 
the prescribed time; for wrongfully using provoking words; for 
assault; and for being drunk and disorderly. The applicant 
received a general discharge on 18 Feb 11 after serving 2 years, 
3 months, and 9 days on active duty. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states that based on the 
applicant’s overall performance, the discharge authority approved 
a general discharge. Based on the applicant’s progressive 
disciplinary actions, he was never able to succeed in changing 
his substandard performance. The applicant did not provide any 
evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the processing 
of his discharge and his narrative reason for separation was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge instruction and was within the discharge 
authority’s discretion. 

 

The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 16 Sep 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 timely filed. 

 

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 agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, 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-2011-02157 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 May 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 23 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Sep 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 



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