RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01453
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded
to honorable.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was immature and made some foolish decisions. He believes he
would not have been separated for the infractions, but it was
during the massive downsizing being implemented by all branches
of the service at the time of his discharge.
During the 24 years since his discharge, he has not been in any
trouble. He has been married for 16 years and has twin
daughters he is raising to respect service members and our
country. He is an ordained music minister and deacon who has
worked in personal finance for the past 18 years. He wants to
be able to serve fellow veterans but has felt shame and
embarrassment due to his discharge status. He is proud to have
worn the uniform and proud of what he was able to accomplish.
His failure to timely file the application should be waived in
the interest of justice since his civilian record for the past
24 years shows he has represented the Air Force well as a
veteran and contributor to society.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 17 Dec 86, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 18 Dec 89, the applicant was notified that his commander was
recommending him for a general discharge under the provisions of
AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-46,
for minor disciplinary infractions resulting from the applicant
receiving two Articles 15, under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (UCMJ) for failure to go; a letter of reprimand for
driving without insurance; six letters of counseling for various
other infractions, including tardiness, poor attitude and
forgetfulness.
On 20 Dec 89, he submitted a personal statement to his
commander. The discharge recommendation was found legally
sufficient and on 2 Jan 90, the commander approved the
discharge.
On 10 Jan 90, the applicant was discharged with service
characterized as general (under honorable conditions). He was
credited with 3 years and 22 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). 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 applicants 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
authority. The applicant has provided no evidence which would
lead us to believe the characterization of 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 characterization of the
applicants discharge based on clemency; however, after
considering his overall record of service, the infractions which
led to his administrative separation and the lack of post-
service information we are not persuaded that an upgrade is
warranted. In view of this and in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis upon which 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01453 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Apr 14.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Information Bulletin, dated 28 Apr 14
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