RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03020
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation, as reflected in Block 28 of
his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be changed from Unsatisfactory Performance to
Hardship.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
It has been 20 years since his discharge. At the time of his
discharge, he was working through a hardship dealing with the
death of his father which occurred on 21 Jun 93. He was
informed by his first sergeant at that time that if he was
separated, he could be discharged for hardship and maintain all
veterans benefits with the exception of the Montgomery GI Bill.
Today, he and his family are homeless after selling a home and
his current narrative reason for separation listed on his DD 214
precludes him from being eligible for a Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA) home loan.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he commenced
his service in the Regular Air Force on 9 Dec 91.
On 9 Jun 93, the applicant was notified by his commander of his
intent to recommend his discharge for Unsatisfactory
Performancefailure to progress in on-the-job training, and for
MisconductMinor Disciplinary Infractions, under the provisions
of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen. The reasons
for the action included twice failing his end of course
examination, which resulted in his upgrade training being
terminated, and for continued misconduct which included a
traffic ticket and incidences of failure to report for duty on
time and failure to attend mandatory appointments, for which he
received verbal and written counseling.
On 10 Jun 93, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant
elected to submit statements on his behalf.
On 3 Aug 93, the case was found to be legally sufficient and the
discharge authority approved the commanders recommendation the
same day, directing the applicants administrative discharge
without probation and rehabilitation.
On 12 Aug 93, the applicant was furnished a General (Under
Honorable Conditions) discharge for Unsatisfactory Performance
and was credited with one year, eight months, and four days of
total active service.
A request for post-service information was forwarded to the
applicant on 25 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an injustice. We find no
impropriety in the characterization of the applicant's discharge
or the narrative reason for his separation. Considered alone,
we conclude the discharge proceedings were proper and
characterization of the discharge and narrative reason for
separation was appropriate to the existing circumstances.
Consideration of this Board, however, is not limited to the
events which precipitated the discharge. In this respect, it
may base its decision on matters of equity and clemency rather
than simply on whether rules and regulations which existed at
the time were followed. Under this broader mandate, and after
careful consideration of all the facts and circumstances of
applicant's case, we are persuaded that it would be in the
interest of justice to recommend some form of relief. While it
appears the narrative reason for separation was appropriate to
the circumstances, in view of the passage of time, we believe
the continued stigma of the narrative reason for separation of
unsatisfactory performance is unduly harsh and no longer
serves any useful purpose. Therefore, we recommend correcting
the applicants records to reflect the narrative reason for
separation was Secretarial Authority. While this is not the
relief the applicant seeks, in our view it is proper and
fitting. Therefore, we recommend correcting the applicants
records to the extent indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the JASON N. V. WULF be corrected to show that
his narrative reason for separation, issued in conjunction with
his 12 August 1993 General (Under Honorable Conditions)
discharge, was Secretarial Authority, instead of
Unsatisfactory Performance.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number 2013-03020 in Executive Session on 20 May 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. , Panel Chair
Mr. , Member
Mr. , Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 June 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 25 Feb 14, w/atch.
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