RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03618
COUNSEL: NONE
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:
In his first assignment he was placed in the transportation
career field which according to his supervisor did not need or
want any new people. He was pushed to the side and had to fend
for himself.
He developed a drinking problem during his first assignment and
tried to get help. He is a good standing citizen in the
community and country and has been alcohol free since his
discharge.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 15 Jul 85, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular
Air Force.
On 5 Aug 86, the applicant was notified by his squadron commander
that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a
pattern of misconduct. The reasons for the proposed action were:
1) He received a Letter of Counseling (LOC) for reporting for
duty unshaven; 2) He received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for
again reporting for duty unshaven; 3) He received an Article
15 for reporting for duty as a vehicle operator while drunk; 4)
He received a LOC for reporting late for duty; 5) He received a
Letter of Unsatisfactory Performance for a list of violations;
and 6) He received a LOR for reporting two hours late for duty.
On 13 Aug 86, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the
notification of discharge and, after consulting with legal
counsel, submitted statements in his own behalf.
The base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally
sufficient to support separation and recommended that he receive
a general (under honorable conditions) discharge without
probation and rehabilitation.
On 9 Sep 86, the applicant was discharged with a general
discharge (under honorable conditions) under the provisions of
AFM 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for Misconduct-
Pattern of Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline.
He served on active duty for a period of 1 year, 1 month, and
25 days.
On 28 Feb 13, a request for information pertaining to his post-
service activities was forwarded to the applicant for response
within 30 days (Exhibit C). In response to the request, the
applicant reiterates his original contentions. He states that he
was young and fell into the wrong crowd. He started drinking
which caused him to report late for work. He tried to get help
from his First Sergeant, and even asked to be placed in
correctional custody and to lose a stripe, in lieu of discharge.
He has been alcohol free since 1987. He attends church regularly
and has been employed in the same job for almost 18 years. He
understands he did wrong, but hopes the Board will consider an
upgrade of his discharge to honorable.
In further support of his appeal, the applicant provides a
personal statement and six character reference letters.
His complete response, with attachments, is at 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 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. In the interest of
justice, we considered upgrading the discharge on the basis of
clemency; however, we do not find sufficient evidence 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 Docket Number
BC-2012-03618 in Executive Session on 18 Feb 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 28 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 9 Mar 13, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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