RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03953
COUNSEL: NONE
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:
He regrets losing his military career to alcohol addiction. He
has been alcohol free for 22 years since his discharge and is a
business owner. His performance in the military was honorable,
which led to him receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal.
The applicant does not provide any evidence in support of his
appeal.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served on active duty from 8 January 1982 to 14 September 1984.
He received one Article 15 and three Letters of Reprimand between
11 June 1983 and 2 August 1984. On 8 March 1984, the applicant
was entered into the Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Program. On
23 July 1984, the alcohol rehabilitation committee determined the
applicant failed to complete rehabilitation due to his continued
use of alcohol and misconduct.
On 28 August 1984, the applicant was notified that his commander
was recommending him for a general discharge for failure to
successfully complete the Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Program
under the provisions of Air Force Regulation 39-10, paragraph 5-
32. On 25 September 1984, the applicant acknowledged his
commanders intent, consulted counsel, and waived his rights to a
hearing before an administrative discharge board and to submit
statements in his own behalf. On 13 September 1984, after the
Staff Judge Advocate found the case to be legally sufficient, the
discharge authority approved the recommended discharge and
directed the applicant be discharged with a general
characterization of service.
The applicant was released from active duty on 14 September 1984
with a general discharge and a narrative reason for separation of
Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure. He served 6 years,
1 month and 19 days on active duty.
Pursuant to the Boards request, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, WV, provided a copy of an
Investigation Report (Exhibit C).
On 9 February 2012, the applicant was given an opportunity to
submit comments about his post service activities and in response
to the FBI Report (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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 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. Furthermore, we do
not find clemency is appropriate in this case since the applicant
has not provided any evidence concerning his post-service
activities. Therefore, the applicants request is not favorably
considered.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03953 in Executive Session on 8 May 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-03953 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Sep 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Report.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Feb 12, w/atch.
Panel Chair
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