AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE
CASE NUMBE
FD2002-032:
GENERAL: The applicant appeals for an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. The ap icant
appeared and testified before the Board, with counsel, at Andrews AFB, MD, on March 20,2003. The
applicant's counsel, Mr. I
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At the hearing, the applicant submittcd
College diploma, a letter from i
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the following documentary evidence: Copy of a Fairmont
i, and a Fairrnont State College Dean's List
The attached brief contains the available pertinent data on the applicant, the factors leading
and the issues he submitted for review.
FINDINGS: The applicant's request to change the characterization of his discharge to honorable
granted. The DRB changed the narrative reason for the applicant's separation from "misconduct"
"Secretarial Authority."
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Issue: The applicant contends the evidence does not support the reason for discharge. The applic
accepted nonjudicial punishment for marijuana use. The primary evidence against the respondent onsisted
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the applicant with a bong between his legs. After carefully reviewing the witness statements and
the compelling testimony of the applicant, the Board was not convinced the evidence supported th
discharge action. Based upon this finding, the Board concluded an inequity exists which requires
action.
the applicant smoke marijuana and a third witness whf--d
The Board also reviewed and considered the applicant's entire service record before making a dec ion. I
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CONCLUSIONS: The Board concludes the respondent's discharge characterization should be u
from general to honorable. The Board further concludes the narrative reason for the separations s uld be
changed from "misconduct" to "Secretarial Authority."
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Attachment:
Examiner's Brief
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