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2 | APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE
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APPLICANT'S ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE,

 

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Case heard at Washington, D.C.
Advise applicant of the decision of the Board.
+ Change Authority and Reason for discharge to Secretarial Authority.

* Change RE Code to 3K.

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DATE: 13 NOV 02
TO: FROM:
SAF/MIBR SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL
$50 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3*° FLOOR

 

ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002
AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 (EF-V2) Previous edition will be used.
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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE FD02-9399—

GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to Honorable, to change the reason for the
discharge, and to change his reenlistment code.

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined to
exercise this right

The attached brief contains the available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the
discharge.

FINDINGS: The discharge is upgraded to Honorable, and the reason for discharge is changed to
Secretarial Authority. Also, the RE Code will be changed.

ISSUE: The applicant contends his discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. The records
indicated the applicant received a General discharge for Misconduct — Minor Disciplinary Infractions. He
received four Letters of Reprimand, two Letters of Counseling, and two Records of Individual Counseling
for consuming alcoholic beverages underage, failure to go, displaying a bad attitude and temper, failure to
pay just debts, unprofessional, disrespectful, and failure to obey an order, and a traffic violation. After a
through and complete consideration of the information submitted by the applicant and information
contained in the record, the Board concluded there was sufficient mitigation and extenuation to substantiate
upgrade of the discharge and to change the reason for the discharge and the RE Code.

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.

However, in view of the foregoing findings, the board further concludes that the overall quality of
applicant’s service is more accurately reflected by an Honorable discharge and the reason for the discharge
is more accurately described as Secretarial Authority. The applicant’s characterization and reason for
discharge should be changed to Honorable and Secretarial Authority under the provisions of Title 10, USC
1553. Also, the RE Code should be changed to 3K.

Attachment:
Examiner's Brief
FD2002-0193

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
ANDREWS AFB, MD

ane (Former A1C) (HGH A1C)

1. MATTER UNDER REVIEW: Appl rec’d a GEN Disch fr USAF 98/03/05 UP AFI 36-3208,
para 5.49 (Misconduct - Minor Disciplinary Infractions). Appeals for Honorable
Disch.

2. BACKGROUND:

a. DOB: 77/03/09. Enlmt Age: 17 3/12. Disch Age: 20 11/12. Educ:HS DIPL.
AFQT: N/A. A-43, E-68, G-68, M-77. PAFSC: 2A353B - Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance Journeyman. DAS: 96/03/25.

b. Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 94/07/05 - 95/06/27 (11 months 23 days) (Inactive).

3. SERVICE UNDER REVIEW:
a. Enlisted as AB 95/06/28 for 4 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 08 Mo 08 Das, all AMS.

b. Grade Status: AIC - 96/10/28
AMN - 95/12/28

c. Time Lost: none.
d. Art 15's: none.

e. Additional: LOR, 18 FEB 98 ~ Failure to go.
LOR, 09 DEC 97 - Traffic violation.
LOR, 02 DEC 97 - Unprofessional, disrespectful, and failure
to obey an order.
MFR, 07 NOV 97 - Failure to pay just debt.
RIC, 21 MAY 97 - Displaying a bad attitude and temper.
RIC, 17 MAR 97 - Failure to go.
LOR, 06 SEP 96 - Consuming alcoholic beverages underage.

£. CM: none.

g. Record of SV: 95/06/28 - 97/02/27 Cannon AFB 5 (Initial)
(Discharged from Cannon AFB)

h. Awards & Decs: AFTR, NDSM. |

i. Stmt of Sv: TMS: (03) Yrs (08) Mos (01) Das
TAMS: (02) Yrs (08) Mos (08) Das

4. BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW: Appln (DD Fm 293) dtd 02/04/29.
FD2002-0193

(Change Discharge to Honorable)

Issue 1: Although I now understand why I received the type of discharge I
have, it does not alter the fact that I do not agree with it. I was young and

immature. My discharge was based on serveral incidents over a period of time,
rather than on incident. I believe these to be minor when considered
individually.

Issue 2: The charge of consumption of alcohol by a minor was unfair since I
passed the three tests i was given. I had not consumed any alcohol and none was
found in my blood. Also, the incident of my bills not being paid was a result
of my writing checks and not being able to balance my checkbook. I believe this
to be another result of my immaturity.

Tssue 3: I feel that my discharge should be upgraded to an Honorable so
that I may reenlist. I have matured and am no longer the hot headed youth who
served, but rather a responsible husband and father who has been furthering my
education so that I can better support my family.

Issue 4: During these disciplinary problems my evaluations did not reflect
any errors, but rather were exemplary. Another reason I feel that my discharge

Should be upgraded.

ATCH

DD Form 214.

Personal Statement to the Discharge Review Board.
Seven Character References.

Certificate of Training.

Record of Individual Counseling.

Enlisted Performance Report

Letter of Evaluation.

Three Letters of Appreciation.

Certificate of Appreciation.

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