RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03031
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Any reference to substance abuse be removed from his records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His records indicate substance abuse, and this incident is
untrue since his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States
Report of Transfer or Discharge, reflects an honorable
discharge.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 Sep 1971, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 4 Oct 1971, he was admitted to the hospital because he was
having flashbacks.
On 7 Oct 1971, the applicant was referred to the BMS Narcotics
Officer, who reported that the applicant admitted to smoking
marijuana and hashish once a week from 1969 to Sep 1971; LSD
five times from 1970 to Sep 1971 and using amphetamines once in
1971.
On 7 Oct 1971, his commander notified him that he was
recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for
unacceptable military service.
On 7 Oct 1971, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the
discharge notification and waived his rights to consult with a
field grade officer or to submit statements in his behalf.
On 7 Oct 1971, via Lackland TC Form 42, Recommendation for
Discharge, the discharge authority approved the applicants
discharge.
On 18 Oct 1971, he was honorably discharged. The reason and
authority for discharge was AFM 39-10, para 3-8q, COG; ATCR 39-
2 & Lackland TC Form 42, 12 Oct 71, (SDN 41G). He served on
active duty for 29 days.
The applicant provides an undated document from the Department
of Veterans Affairs (DVA) which indicates he was denied service
connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The DVA stated
Furthermore your military personnel records indicate you were
discharged after less than one month of military service for
drug abuse. Handwritten on this document are the words False
information.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. DPSOR states that they found no
error or injustice in the processing of the discharge action.
Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel
record, the discharge to include his reason and authority was
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of
the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of
discharge authority. The applicant did not submit any evidence
or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the
discharge processing. The separation code of 41G correctly
reflects his reason for discharge, Inadequate Personality. He
was setback in training one week to allow him sufficient time to
improve in his deficient areas. However, his long history of
difficulty dealing with stress made him unable to meet minimum
requirements for retention. Further rehabilitative attempts
were met with negative results. The applicant's record
indicates that a lack of self-discipline and self-confidence
made him untrainable and he never would have become a productive
member of the Air Force.
The complete DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 15 Oct 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (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 agree with the opinion and recommendation
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, we
find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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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 Docket Number BC-
2013-03031 in Executive Session on 15 Apr 2014, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 2014, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 30 Aug 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 2013.
Panel Chair
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