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AF | BCMR | CY2014 | BC 2014 02748
Original file (BC 2014 02748.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02748

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded 
to Honorable.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was suffering from a depressive disorder at the time of 
discharge which resulted in being late to work on multiple 
occasions.  To this date, he still suffers from depression and 
it has completely affected his life.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Sep 
79.

On 29 Dec 82, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for failing to go to his appointed place of duty in 
violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.  
He was reduced in grade to airman first class and given 14 days 
of extra duty.  The reduction in grade was suspended.

On 10 Jan 83, the commander vacated the applicant’s suspended 
reduction in grade for failing to go to his appointed place of 
duty.

On 4 May 83, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for failing to go to his appointed place of duty in 
violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.  
He was reduced in grade to airman.

On 9 May 83, the applicant was notified by his commander that he 
was being recommended for discharge based on Misconduct in 
accordance with AFR 39-10, Separation Upon Expiration of Term of 
Service, for Convenience of Government, Minority, Dependency and 
Hardship, Chapter 5, Section H, paragraph 5.46.  

On 17 May 83, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant 
submitted a statement on his behalf in which he requested to 
stay in the Air Force.

On 20 May 83, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the discharge 
package and found it legally sufficient.

On 2 Jun 83, the discharge authority approved the commander’s 
recommendation and directed a General (Under Honorable 
Conditions) discharge without probation or rehabilitation.

On 14 Jun 83, the applicant was furnished a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 
9 months, and 5 days of active service.   

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 Jul 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 
applicant’s post-service activities, there is no way for us to 
determine if the applicant’s 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-2014-02748 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02748 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Jul 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Clemency Information Bulletin, dated 24 Jul 14.

						




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