RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04486
COUNSEL: NO
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 has been a respectable citizen since his discharge and has
not been involved in any alcohol related incident for over
28 years.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 14 March 1980.
On 15 November 1984, the applicants commander notified him that
he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Failure
in Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation. Specifically, the reason for
the commanders action was due to the applicants unwillingness
to cooperate in the alcohol rehabilitation program, as evidenced
by his failure to satisfactorily complete the program.
On 15 November 1984, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the
action.
On 16 November 1984, after consulting with legal counsel, the
applicant acknowledged his entitlement to present his case
before an administrative discharge board, to be represented by
military counsel, and to submit statements in his behalf.
On 20 November 1984, after consulting with legal counsel, the
applicant waived his right to a hearing before an administrative
discharge board and to submit statements in his own behalf.
On 20 November 1984, the case was found to be legally
sufficient.
On 26 November 1984, the applicants unconditional waiver was
accepted, and the discharge authority directed the applicant be
furnished a general discharge, without probation and
rehabilitation, due to the applicants lack of response to
previous rehabilitation efforts.
On 26 November 1984, the applicant was furnished a general
(under honorable conditions) discharge and was credited with
4 years, 8 months, and 13 days of total active service.
On 29 April 2013, a request for post-service information was
forwarded to applicant for comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).
In response, the applicant submitted a supporting statement
attesting to his respectfulness, trustworthiness, and honesty
(Exhibit D).
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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 applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice
that occurred in the discharge process. Based on the available
evidence of record, it appears the applicants general (under
honorable conditions) discharge for Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation
Failure was consistent with the substantive requirements of the
discharge regulation and within the commanders discretionary
authority. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to
believe the characterization of his service was improper or
contrary to the provisions of the governing directive. In the
interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based
on clemency; however, we do not find the limited documentation
related to the applicants activities since leaving the service
sufficient to recommend granting the relief sought on that
basis. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to upgrade the
applicants general (under honorable conditions) discharge.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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 members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04486 in Executive Session on 13 June 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 September 2012, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 29 April 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 April 2013.
Panel Chair
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