RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00113
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded
to Honorable.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was informed by his commanding officer, that once he earned
his high school diploma he could request his characterization of
discharge be upgraded.
He understands that 56 years is a long time; however, the term
General as his characterization of service does not sit well.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
letter, a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, and a copy of an
Honorable discharge certificate from the Navy Reserves, dated
15 May 55.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to documents extracted from his military personnel
record, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
16 May 55.
On 30 Nov 56, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial
Punishment, for disorderly conduct. He was reduced in grade to
airman basic.
On 16 Jan 57, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial
Punishment, for failure to repair. He received two hours of
extra duty per day for a period of 14 days.
On 24 Jan 57, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial
Punishment, for being drunk. He received 15 days restriction.
On 24 Jan 57, the applicant was recommended by his commander for
discharge. The basis for this recommendation was the applicant
exhibited an inability and/or lack of desire to learn plus the
fact he has made no progress in training in his career field.
On 4 Mar 57, the discharge authority approved a General (Under
Honorable Conditions) discharge.
On 18 Apr 57, the applicant was furnished a General (Under
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 1 year,
11 months, and 3 days of active service.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A request for post-service information was forwarded to the
applicant on 8 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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 an 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 based on
clemency; however, in the absence of any evidence related to the
applicants post-service activities, there is no way for us to
determine if the applicants accomplishments since leaving the
service are sufficiently meritorious to overcome the misconduct
for which he was discharged. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting
the relief sought.
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.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00113 in Executive Session on 10 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-00113 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 14.
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