RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04476
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) characterization of
discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His discharge be upgraded to help him find suitable employment.
His discharge characterization has hurt him in finding work
suitable for his many talents.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
3 January 1985.
On 24 August 1985, the applicant was notified by his commander
that he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force
under the authority of Air Force Regulation (AFR) 39-10,
Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-47, conduct
prejudicial to good order and discipline, substantiated by the
applicants frequent involvement in behavior that was
inconsistent with acceptable Air Force standards as evidenced by
administrative punishments he received for specific incidents of
failure to go, operating a vehicle while drinking, conflicting
statement regarding alcohol, failure to attend alcoholics
anonymous (AA) meeting, notice of preliminary revocation of
driving privileges, alcohol abuse evaluation, and being drunk on
station.
On 24 August 1985, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the
notification of discharge and was advised of his right to
consult counsel, submit statements for consideration or waive
either of these rights. On 26 August 1985 the applicant opted to
consult counsel but waived his right to submit statements on his
behalf.
Subsequent to the file being found legally sufficient, the
discharge authority approved the separation and directed the
applicant be discharged with a general (under honorable
conditions) characterization of service without probation and
rehabilitation. The applicant was released from active duty on
28 August 1985 and was credited with 7 months, and 26 days of
active duty service.
On 2 April 2013, the applicant was given an opportunity to
submit comments regarding his post service activities,
(Exhibit C). To date, a response has not been received.
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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. 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. In the interest of justice, we
considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however,
there was no evidence submitted 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.
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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 this application
in Executive Session on 27 June 2013, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2012-04476:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 20 September 2012, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR dated 2 April 2013.
Panel Chair
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