RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03197
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be
upgraded to general. In addition, her Social Security Account
Number (SSAN) be corrected.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her discharge characterization was part of a court action which
should have been changed to a general discharge after six
months.
She gave an incorrect SSAN to her recruiter in March 1973 and
would like it corrected.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement and a copy of her SSAN card.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, 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 21 March 1974 to 16 August 1974. She
was promoted to the grade of airman first class (A1C) (E-3)
effective 2 May 1974.
On 4 June 1974, the applicant was notified of her commanders
intent to impose punishment upon her pursuant to Article 15,
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for failure to go at the
time prescribed to her appointed place of duty in violation of
Article 86, UCMJ, on or about 28 May 1974, 29 May 1974, and
31 May 1974. The applicant acknowledged her commanders intent,
waived her rights to a court-martial, and waived her right to
provide written matters in her own behalf. After the applicant
provided an oral presentation to her commander in a closed
session, and the Staff Judge Advocate found the case to be
legally sufficient, the commander imposed punishment consisting
of reduction to the grade of airman (E-2) and forfeiture of $50
pay. The portion of punishment which provided for reduction to
the grade of airman was suspended until 7 December 1974, at
which time it was remitted without further action.
On 8 August 1974, after consulting counsel, the applicant
submitted a request to her commander requesting discharge under
the provisions of Air Force Manual 39-12, paragraph 2-78, for
the good of the service. She indicated that she understood that
her request may result in her receiving an undesirable discharge
or under conditions other than honorable. On 14 August 1974,
her commander recommended the applicants request for discharge
be approved and that she be given an undesirable
characterization of service. On 15 August 1974, the discharge
authority approved the recommended discharge
The applicant was discharged from active duty in the grade of
A1C effective 16 August 1974 with an UOTHC discharge. She
served 4 months and 26 days on active duty.
On 8 August 2013, the applicant was notified by the Chief of
Records Procedures (AFPC/DPSIRP), that her request to change her
SSAN was not possible. DPSIRP indicated that Air Force
Instruction 36-3208, Military Personnel Records Systems, permits
changes for a former member if there is evidence the Air Force
erroneously recorded the data in question. However, after a
review of the applicants record, DPSIRP indicates that all of
her personnel records revealed the SSAN that she presented at
the time of her enlistment; therefore, her SSAN had not been
erroneously recorded. As the applicant no longer has
affiliation with the Air Force as a Reservist or a retiree, they
are unable to amend her military record after the fact.
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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. Additionally, due
to the lack of evidence of a successful post-service adjustment,
we do not find it would be in the interest of justice to upgrade
her discharge on the basis of clemency. With regard to the
applicants request for her SSAN to be corrected, we are in
agreement with AFPC/DPSIRP that her SSAN was properly recorded
and since the applicant no longer has any military affiliation an
amendment to her military records after the fact is not possible.
Therefore, based on the foregoing, the applicants requests are
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-2013-03197 in Executive Session on 1 April 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03197:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jul 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 8 Aug 13, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/MRBR, dated 15 Aug 13.
Panel Chair
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