4IR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NWiBER 
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GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to Honorable. 

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The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) butdecllned to 
:xercise  this right. 

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The attached brief contains the available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leadinao the 
jischarge. 
FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied. 

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The board finds that neither evidence of record nor that provided by the applicant substantiates an inequity 
3r impropriety, which would justify a change of discharge. 

The applicant's issues are listed in the attached brief. 

CSSUE:  The applicant does not dispute the charges of financial irresponsibility.  He states that he was 
young and very irresponsible with money.  He believes he has changed for the better and would like an 
honorable discharge.  The record indicates the applicant received an Article 15 for being indebted to the Air 
Force and failure to pay said debt.  Also, the applicant received two Letters of Reprimand for being 
delinquent in paying his just debts. No inequity or impropriety in his discharge was suggested or found in 
the course of the records review.  The DRB recognized the applicant was 23 years of age when the 
discharge took place.  However there is no evidence of record to indicate he was immature or did not know 
right from wr&g.  The Board opined the applicant was older than the vast majority of first term members 
who properly adhere to the Air Force standards of conduct and financial responsibility.  The Board 
concluded that the character and reason for discharge were appropriate due to his unsatisfactory 
performance concerning his finances. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The Discharge Review Board concludes that the discharge was consistent with the 
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the 
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

In view of the foregoing findings the board hrther concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge or change the reason for discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be 
changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE  AIR  FORCE 

AIR  FORCE  DISCHARGE  REVIEW  BOARD 

ANDREWS  AFB,  MD 

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(Former A1C)  (HGH A1C) 

FD2002-0033 

1.  MATTER  UNDER  REVIEW: 
para 5-26  (Unsatisfactory Performance).  Appeals for Honorable Disch, 

Appl rec'd  a GEN Disch fr USAF 92/10/20 UP APR 39-10, 

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2 .   BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 69/03/02.  Enlmt Age: 20 4/12.  Disch Age: 23 4/12. Educ:HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-54,  E-45,  G-41,  M-43.  PAFSC: 60555 - Air Transportation 
Specialist. DAS: 91/07/25. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 89/07/28 -  89/11/20  (3 months 23 days) (Inactive). 

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SERVICE  UNDER  REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 89/11/21 for 4 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 11 Mo 01 Das, all AMs. 
b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  91/09/21 
AMN  -  90/05/21 

c.  Time Lost:  none. 

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d.  Art 15's: 

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(1) 92/04/07, Tinker AFB, OK -  Article 134.  You, being 

indebted to the United States Air Force in the sum of 
$111.11 for overpayment of a personal property claim, 
which amount became due and payable on or about 15 Jul 
92, did, from 15 Jul 92, to 21 Aug 92, dishonorably 
fail to pay said debt. 
14 days extra duty. (Appeal/Denied) (No mitigation) 

Fourteen days restriction and 

e.  Additional: LOR, 20 JUL  92 - Delinquent in paying just debts. 
f.  CM:  none. 
g.  Record of SV: 89/11/21 -  91/06/11  Clark AB 

3  (PCS) 

91/06/12 - 91/11/21  Tinker AFB  3  (Initial) 
91/11/22 -  92/09/28  Tinker AFB  2  (Cmdr Dir)REF 
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h.  Awards &  Decs:  NDSM, AFOSLTR, AFOSSTR, AFTR, AFOEA. 
i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (03) Yrs  (02) Mos  (28) Das 
TAMS:, (02) Yrs  (11) Mos  (01) Das 

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BASIS  ADVANCED  FOR  REVIEW:  Appln  (DD E'm  293) dtd 02/01/17. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

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am writing in hopes of having my 
n reason for my-discharge was ~

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I don't dispute those charges, in fact I fully 

Issue 1:  To Whom It May Concern, I 
ischarge changed to honorable.  The ma 
financial irresponsibility. 
agree.  1 was very young and very irresponsible with money, as well as a number 
of things in my life.  I have no one to blame but myself.  I'm ashamed to say it 
took me many years to grow up and get my life together. 
passed since my discharge and I can honestly say, for the first time in my life, 
I am a responsible adult. 
relationship with my credit union and I am currently employed as a civilian 
contractor on Ft. Knox  Army Post. 
to hopefully use my GI Bill benefits to continue my education, and more 
importantly remove this black cloud that has been over my head for so many 
years. 
better. 

I honestly wouldn't ask unless I truly believed I have changed for the 

Almost ten years have 

I have maintained a positive and favorabye 

My main reason for asking for this review is 

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1. DD Form 214. 

02/05/08/ia 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS OKLAHOMA CITY AIR  LOGISTICS CENTER (AFMC) 

TINKER AIR  FORCE BASE,  OKLAHOMA 

E":  OC-AIX/JA 
Bldg 460 
Tinker AFB, OK  73145-5000 

39-10 Discharge Action, 

25- October 1992 

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eviewed the proposed discharge action against 
and find it legally sufficient to support the d 

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taining a medical examination report indicating the respondent is 

medically qualified for world-wide duty and separation. 
2.  Basis of &tion: 
Respondent's ComMnder reconmends discharge under AF% 
39-10, paragraph 5-26d, Unsatisfactory Performance, Irresponsibility in the 
Management of Personal Finances. 
has suhnitted a  statement in his own behalf. 
mander recommends a general discharge. 
3.  Sumnary  of the Evidence: 
a.  For the Government: 

See Tab 2, Atch 3.  Tne Can- 

After consultation with counsel, respondent 

(1) On 15 Jul 92, respondent was delinquent in paying just debts to 
the national Scholastic Society in Ramsey NJ in the amount of $220.00, and to 
AAFES credit program in the amount of $241.00. 
As  a result of these t m  
deficiencies, respondent received a Letter of Reprimand, dated 20 Jul 92. 

(2)  On 10 Aug  92, respondent had failed to make timely payments of a 
just debt owed  by him to GMAC of Oklahama City OK.  His last payment made on a 
vehicle in his possession was on 4 May 92.  As a result, respondent received a 
Letter of Reprimand, dated 13 Aug 92, with Unfavorable Information File 

act ion . 

(3)  From a period of time 15 Jul 92 through 21Aug 92, respondent 
failed to pay a  just debt in the amount of $111.00 to the United States Air 
This debt was the result of an overpayment of a personal property 
Force. 
As  a result, respondent received an Article 15, dated 2 Sep 92. 
claim. 
Punishment was restriction to Tinker Air Force Base for 14 days and  14 days 
extra duty. 

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"A"TOFNEX'S  WM PRODUCT  PREPARED  IN  DIRMlT  OR 
INDII?ECT  ANTICIPATION  QF 
LITIGATION.  NOT  FOR. 
OUTSIDE THE  AIR FOWJE WI'IHOUT- 
RELEASE  OR TRANS= 
THE  SPEX?IFIC  APPRWAL  aF 'IIE  0RIGINA"OR OR HIGHER 
Ncrr  SUBJECT  "O  DISCOVEXY  OR  RELFASE 
AUIMORITY. 

UNDEX PL 93-502 (5 USC 552) ." 

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(1)  Respondent is 23 years of age, and has been on active military 

duty for three years and 10 mnths. 
Gen - 41; Mech - 43. 

(2) Respondent's AQE  scores are as follows:  Adm  ~ 5 4 ;  E l e c  - 45; 

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Earliest to latest the saxes on those reports are: 3,  3,  2. 

(3)  Respondent has received 3 enlisted performance reports. 
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Respondent has had no formal Air Force training. 

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(5)  Respondent is entitled to wear the following ribbons, awards, 

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and medals: National Defense Service Medal, AF Overseas Service Long Tbur 
Ribbon, AF Overseas Service Short Tour Ribbon,  and AF Training Ribbon. 
4.  Discussion: 

Respondent has received t m  Letters of 

By  a preponderance of the evidence, the file supports discharge under AER 
Active duty members are required to maintain 
It is vital that active duty 

39-10, paragraph 5-266, Unsatisfactory Performance, Irresponsibility in the 
Management of Personal Finances. 
high standards of conduct, both  on and off duty. 
members uphold and maintain the dignity and  good reputation of the Air Force 
at all times and in all places. 
Reprimand, one with Unfavorable Information File action, and one Article 15. 
We reccimnend imnediate separation of the respondent. 
5.  Characterization:  An honorable discharge is the appropriate character- 
ization when the airman's service has generally met Air Force standards of 
acceptable conduct and performance of duty.  Characterization of service as 
general indicates that significant negative aspects of the airman's conduct or 
performance of duty outweigh the positive aspects of the member's record. 
In 
Air Force stan- 
this case, respondent's pattern of misconduct is contrary 
dards of acceptable performance of duty.  The negative aspects of the airman's 
conduct outweigh the positive aspects of respondent's military record. 
spondent's Commander r e n d s  a general discharge. 
6.  Probation and Rehabilitation:  Probation and rehabilitation is not war- 
ranted in this case.  Respondent has been given ample opportunity to rehabili- 
tate himself and has not responded favorably.  m e  criteria established in AFR 
39-10, para 7-3, have not been met. 

We concur. 

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"A"EY'S  woRf<.  PFODUCl? PREPARED  IN  DIFUX!"  OR 
INDIRECT  ANTICIPATION  QF 
LITIGATION.  NCYT  FOR 
-REZd?SE  -0A TRANSFER  CUTSIDE  THE  AIR 
THE  SPECIFIC APPROVAT,  OF 'IHE  ORIGINATOR OR HIGHER 
AUTHOFUTY.  NOT  SUBJECI' TD  DISCDVEXU  OR  RELEASE 

UNDER  PL 93-502 ( 5  USC  552) ." 

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7.  Cptions of the Separation Authority - 654 SF?E/CC: 

a.  Approve an honorable or general discharge for respondent, with or 

without probation and rehabilitation, or 

b.  Disapprove the discharge and retain the respondent oractive duty. 

9.  Reconmendation:  Tt.1 
United States Air Force 

discharged from the 
26d, for Unsatisfactory 
rsonal FinanceS-*with a 

. Sign letter-at Tab 

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"AWRNEY'S  WORK  PRCXlUCT  PREP- 
IN  DIRE;CT  OR 
INIIREC"  ANTICIPATION  OF  LITIGATION.  NCYI'  FOR 
RELEASE  OR TRANSFER  OUTSIDE THE  AIR FOWJE WITHm 
THE  SPECIFIC APPROVAL  OF  THE  ORIGINATOR OR HIGHER 
UNlER PL  93-502 (5 USC 552) ." 
AUTHORITY.  NOT  SuasEcT  To  DISCOVERY  OR  RELEASE 

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HEADQUARTERS OKLAHOMA CITY AIR  LOGISTICS CENTER  (AFMC) 

TINKER AIR  FORCE BASE,  OKLAHOMA 

FROM:  654  SG/CCQ 
Bldg 460 
Tinker AFB OK  73145-5000 

SUBJ:  Notification Letter 

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654 SG 

1.  I am recommending your discharge frm the United States Air Force for 
The authority for this action is AFB  39-10, 
Unsatisfactory Performance. 
paragraph 5-26d, Irresponsibility in the Management of Personal Finances. If 
my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as honorable 
I am recomnending that your service be characterized as general. 
or general. 
2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On 15 Jul 92,  you were delinquent in paying just debts to the Na- 

Your last payment made on a vehicle 

tional Scholastic Society in Ramsey NJ in the amount of $220.00,  and to AAFES 
credit program in the amount of $241.00.  As  a result of these t w  deficienc- 
ies, you received a Letter of Reprimand  (LXIR),  dated 20  Jul 92.  See  Atch 1. 
b.  On 10 Aug 92,  you had failed to make timely payments of a just debt 
owed by you to W C  of Oklahama City OK. 
in your possession was on 4 May 92.  As a result, you received a Utter of 
Reprimand, dated 13 Aug 92,  with Unfavorable Information File action (UIF). 
See Atch 2. 
.  c.  From a period of time 15 Jul 92  through 21 Aug 92, you failed to pay a 
This debt 
just debt in the m u n t  of $111.11 to the United States Air Force. 
was the result of an overpayment of a personal property claim. 
As a result, 
you received an Article 15, dated 2 Sep 92. 
Tinker Air Force Base OK for 14 days and 14 days extra duty. 
Copies of the docunents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support 
of this recommendation are attached. 
diction, or a higher authority, will decide whether you will be discharged or 
retained in the Air Force and, if you are discharged, how your service will be 
characterized. If you are discharged, you will be ineligible for reenlistment. 
3.  You have thPight-tO  consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has-been 

'Ihe commander exercising SFCM  juris- 

Punishment w a s   restriction to 

a a s j s t  you.  I have made arrangements for you to consult Capt 

at Bldg 452, Tinker AE'B,  OK, on 5  Cct 92,  at 0900  hours. If 
change this appointment time, call-  --.----- 

405039-7713.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

See Atch 3. 

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You  have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any state- 

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ments you want the separation authority to consider must reach me by 7 Cct 92, 
unless you request and receive an extension for good  cause shown.  I will send 
them to the separation authority. 
5.  If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements ingour owh  behalf, 
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your failure will constitute a waiver of your right to do so. 
6.  You were scheduled for a medical examination on 21 Sep 92, and you should 
have reported to the Tinker AFB Hospital, Physical Exam Section, on that date 
for the examination. 
7.  Any personal inforrktbn you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy 
Act Statement as explained in AFR 39-10, attachment 6.  A  copy of AFR  39-10 is 
available for your use in the orderly room. 
8.  Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me imnediately. 

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