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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-03740
Original file (BC-2011-03740.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03740 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was not given an opportunity to remain in the military to 
correct his actions. 

 

He has dealt with the inadequateness (sic) since his discharge. 

 

The discharge has hindered his life. 

 

He was a young man when he was discharged and not the best 
decision maker. 

 

He was sorry then, and more so now, realizing what he could have 
been and what he turned out to be. 

 

The applicant did not provide any documentation in support of 
his request. 

 

His complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 3 May 83, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 1 May 86, his commander notified him he was recommending his 
separation from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for Drug Abuse. The 
specific reasons for this action were: In Apr 86, he wrongfully 
used and possessed marijuana in violation of Article 112a of the 
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for which he received a 
Letter of Reprimand; and on, or about 1 Feb 84 to 25 Dec 85, he 


wrongfully used and distributed marijuana in violation of 
Article 112a of the UCMJ; and on, or about 8 Dec 85, he operated 
a motor vehicle while drunk, for which he received an Article 
15. 

 

On 7 May 86, the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) found the discharge 
legally sufficient. 

 

On 8 May 86, the commander barred him from four Air Force 
installations. 

 

In an undated memorandum, the applicant acknowledged the 
discharge action and waived his right to a hearing before an 
administrative discharge board. 

 

On 29 May 86, the Area Defense Counsel stated he briefed the 
applicant on his right to a discharge board hearing and the 
effect of his unconditional waiver with regard to a UOTHC 
discharge. 

 

On 4 Jun 86, the SJA recommended a UOTHC discharge, without 
probation and rehabilitation. 

 

On 9 Jun 86, his commander considered him for probation and 
rehabilitation under the provisions of AFR 39-10; however, he 
did not find him a suitable candidate. 

 

On 27 Jun 86, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force 
with a UOTHC discharge. He served 3 years, 1 month, and 21 days 
of total active service. 

 

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 2 Feb 11, a copy of the FBI report 
was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D), as of this date, no response has been 
received by this office. 

 

________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice 


that occurred in the discharge processing. Based on the 
available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was 
consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. 
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 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 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 this application 
in Executive Session on 20 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-03740: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Report, dated 10 Nov 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Feb 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 

 

 



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