RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00397
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded
to honorable.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has been a productive member of society since reverting back
to his Christian faith. He accepts complete responsibility for
the circumstances that precipitated his discharge, which arose
from the over indulgence of alcohol.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 Jan
62.
On 4 Nov 64, the applicant's commander notified him of his
intent to recommend his discharge for a pattern of misconduct.
The reason for the action included the following:
a. On 1 Mar 64, the applicant was arrested by local
authorities for being drunk in public. For this offense he was
given a letter of reprimand and placed on the Airman Control
roster.
b. On 12 Sep 64, the applicant was arrested by local
authorities for being drunk in public. For this offense he was
given a letter of reprimand and given additional training.
c. On 23 Oct 64, the applicant was reported to the first
sergeant for being disorderly, disrespectful, and drunk in the
barracks. The following day he failed to report to his duty
section.
On 06 Nov 64, the applicant was furnished a general discharge,
and was credited with 2 years, 9 months, and 16 days of active
service.
On 28 Apr 14, a request for post-service information was
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). In response, the applicant provides a copy of a
Federal Bureau of Investigation search of fingerprints and an
expanded personal statement describing his activities since
leaving the service (Exhibit D).
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, to include his
rebuttal response, 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,
we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient for us to
conclude that such action is warranted. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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-2014-00397 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Feb 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Apr 14.
Exhibit D. Applicants Rebuttal, dated 22 Jul 14.
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