RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02359
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be
upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is disabled and needs help from the Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA).
The applicant provides no documentation in support of his appeal.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 2 September
1969.
The applicants commander recommended that he be discharged from
the Air Force under the provisions of AFM 39-12. Specifically,
the applicant had been AWOL or in confinement status for
approximately 142 days.
On 23 July 1973, the applicant requested discharge under AFM 39-
12, paragraph 2-78 for the good of the service.
On 1 August 1973, the discharge authority concurred with the
recommendation and directed discharge. The applicant was
discharged on 1 August 1973. He served 3 years, 6 months and
22 days on active duty.
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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 an error or an injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the
existence of an error or injustice. We considered upgrading the
discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence
presented is sufficient to compel us to recommend granting the
relief sought on that basis. The Board would like to point out
that despite the applicants character of service, he is eligible
for certain Veterans Affairs benefits. However, we advise the
applicant to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain
a current list of benefits available and to address any questions
or concerns. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-02359 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 June 2011.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
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