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HEARING  DATE 
19 Aug 2003 

CASE NUMBER 

Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

1  ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD 
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APPLICATlON FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 
LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
PERSONNEL FILE 
I  COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD 
I  ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF 
I  PERSONAL APPEARANCE 
I  TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPERANCE 

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Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout  counsel, and the right to 
submit an application to the AFBCMR 

TO: 

SAFIMRBR  (/ 

550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

FROM: 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL  COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW  BOARD 
1535 COMhlAND DR, EE WING. 3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

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Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2003-00263 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 

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

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

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied. 

The Board finds that neither the evidence of record nor that provided by the applicant substantiates an inequity 
or impropriety that would justify a change of discharge 

Issues.  Applicant was discharged for minor disciplinary infractions.  The records indicated the applicant 
received two Letters of Reprimand, three Letters of Counseling, a Letter of Admonishment, and three Records 
of Individual Counseling.  His misconduct included two missed appointments, twice failure to go, failed 
dormitory room inspection, breaking traction, driving on an expired license, and lying.  Although the Board 
noted the medical records included entries for two commander-directed mental health evaluations, they failed 
to disclose any cause for applicant's  misconduct.  These evaluations in fact stated that member was capable of 
behaving responsibly although he had an immature personality style that included avoidance of taking 
responsibility for his actions.  Member had one Airman Performance Report rated an overall "7" which stated 
his performance was marginal, he needed constant supervision, and needed to improve his self confidence and 
motivation.  The DRB opined that through the administrative actions taken, the applicant had ample 
opportunities to change his negative behavior and was unable or unwilling to do so.  The Board concluded the 
misconduct was a departure from conduct expected of all military members, therefore the characterization of 
the discharge received by the applicant was found to be appropriate. 

Applicant cited his post-service conduct and good citizenship since discharge.  However, this evidence is not 
relevant to the period of service under review and therefore, does not provide a basis for an upgrade.  Although 
applicant has matured  and his conduct may have  improved,  this alone  is insufficient  to overcome the factors 
that were the basis for discharge. 

If he can provide additional documented information to substantiate an issue, the applicant should consider 
exercising his right to make a personal appearance before the Board.  If he should choose to exercise his right 
to a personal appearance hearing, the applicant should be prepared to provide the DRB with factual evidence 
of the inequity and any exemplary post-service accomplishments as well as any contributions to the 
community. 

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  further concludes that  there  exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB, MD 

(Former A1C)  (HGH A1C) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF 9 Nov 88 UP AFR 39-10, 
para 5-46 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions).  Appeals for Honorable 
Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 11 Feb 69.  Enlmt Age: 18 7/12.  Disch Age: 19 8/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-29,  E-56,  G-46,  M-69. PAFSC: 46230L -  Aircraft Armament Systems 
Specialist.  DAS: 1 Apr 88. 

b.  Prior Sv: None. 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as A1C 15 Sep 87 for 4 yrs. Svd: 1 Yrs 1 Mo 26 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  None. 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: LOA, 20 OCT 88 -  Cited by Security Police for breaking 
traction and driving with an expired 
license. 

LOR, 08 SEP 88 -  Failure to attend a scheduled event and 

lying. 

RIC, 24 AUG 88 -  Failed dorm room inspection. 
SEG LTR, 01 AUG 88 -  Failure to wear seat belt. 
RIC, 28 JUN 88 -  Missed appointment. 
LOR, 17 JUN 88 -  Failure to go. 
RIC, 06 JUN 88 -  Missed appointment. 

f.  CM:  None 

g.  Record of SV: 15 Sep 87 -  14 Sep 88  Grand Forks AFB  7  (Annual) 

(Discharged from Grand Forks AFB) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (1) Yrs  (1) Mos  (26) Das 
TAMS: (1) Yrs  (1) Mos  (26) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 22 May 03. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  I would like to update my discharge to honorable due to the 

dedication of bettering  (sic) myself in knowledge and responsibility, I know my 
tour of duty was short and brief, I had alot  (sic) of problems with 
responsibility and self respect.  Over the years i (sic) have gained technical 
knowledge and recieved (sic) certifications for my accomplishments. 

Currently I hold a position with Verizon Data Services as a Technical Analyst 
with growing potential for advancement and stronger knowledgebase  (sic) of the 
technical industry. 

ATCH 
None. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE 

319th  Munitions  Maintenance  Squadron  (SAC) 
Grand  Forks  A i r   Force  Base,  N.D. 
58205-5000 

FROM: 

319  MMSICC 

SUBJECT:  Not i f  i c a t i o n   L e t t e r  

TO: 

1 November  1988 

1.  I am  recommending  your  discharge  from  t h e   Llnited  States  A i r   Force  f o r  
Minor  D i s c i p l i n a r y   I n f r a c t i o n s .   The  a u t h o r i t y   f o r   t h i s   a c t i o n   i s  AFR  39-10, 
paragraph  5-46. 
c h a r a c t e r i z e d   as  honorable  o r   general.  I am  recommending  t h a t   your  s e r v i c e   be 
c h a r a c t e r i  zed  as  general . 
2.  My  reasons  f o r   t h i s   a c t i o n   are: 

I f  my  recommendat i o n   i s   approved,  your  s e r v i c e   w i

l   be 

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a.  Your  missing  a  scheduled  appointment  (FTD  c l a s s )   as  evidenced  b y  

SAC  Fm  845,  dated  6  June  1988. 

b.  Your  f a i l  i n g   t o   a t t e n d   a  scheduled  appointment  (Change  o f   Command 

Ceremony)  as  evidenced  b y   a  L e t t e r   o f   Reprimand  dated  17  June  1988. 

c.  Your  m i s s i n g   a  scheduled  appointment  (AFRAT)  as  evidenced  b y  AF  Frn  174, 

dated  28  June  1988. 

d.  Your  n o t   wearing  your  seat  b e l t s   w h i l e   o p e r a t i n g   a  POV  on  29  J u l y   1988 

as  evidenced  b y   42ADlSEG  l e t t e r ,   dated  1 August  1988. 

e.  Your  f a i l i n g   a  d o r m i t o r y   i n s p e c t i o n   on  19  August  1988  as  evidenced  b y  

AF  Fm  174,  dated  24  August  1988. 

f.  Your  f a i l u r e   t o   a t t e n d   a  scheduled  event  e x p r e s s l y   f o r   which  you  were 

released  from  d u t y   on  11  August  1988  as  evidenced  b y   LOR  dated  8  September  1988. 

h.  Your  breaking  t r a c t i o n   i n  a  POV  and  d r i v i n g   on  an  e x p i r e d   l i c e n s e   on 

15  October  1988  as  evidenced  b y   LOA  dated  20  October  1988. 

Copies  o f  t h e   docunents  t o  be  forwarded  t o   t h e ' s e p a r a t i o n   a u t h o r i t y   i n  
support  o f   t h i s   recommendation  are  attached.  The  Commander  e x e r c i s i n g   SPCM 
j u r i s d i c t i o n   o r   a  h i g h e r   a u t h o r i t y  w i l l   decide  whether  you  w i
o r   r e t a i n e d   i n  t h e   A i r   Force  and.  i f  you  a r e   discharged,  how  your  s e r v i c e   w i
be  characterized. 
ment  i n  t h e   A i r   Force. 

l   be  discharged 
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l   be  i n e l i g i b l e   f o r   r e e n l i s t -  

I f  you  are  discharged,  you  w i

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3.  You  have  t h e   r i g h t   t o   c o n s u l t   counsel.  M i l i t a r y   l e g a l   counsel  has  been 
obtained  t o   a s s i s t   you.  I have  made  an  appointment  f o r   you  t o   c o n s u l t  
Captain T
c o n s u l t   c i v i   i a n  counsel  a t   y n w   aivi;  expense. 

b u i l d i n g  230,  on  ! November  1988  a t   1400  hours.  You  may 

a

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4.  You  have  t h e   r i g h t   t o   submit  statements  i n  your  own  behalf.  Any 
statements  you  want  t h e   s e p a r a t i o n   a u t h o r i t y   t o   consider  must  reach me 
4  November  1988,  unless  you  request  and  r e c e i v e   an  extension  f o r   good 
cause  shown.  I w i

l   send  them  t o   t h e   separation  a u t h o r i t y .  

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I f  you  f a i l   t o  c o n s u l t   counsel  o r   t o   submit  statements  i n  your  own  b e h a l f ,  

5. 
your  f a i l u r e   w i

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l   c o n s t i t u t e   a  waiver  o f   your  r i g h t   t o  do  so. 

6.  You  have  been  scheduled  f o r   a medical  examination.  You  must  r e p o r t   t o  
t h e   USAF  H o s p i t a l ,   Grand  Forks  AFB,  ND,  a t   0700  hours  on  2  November  1988  f o r  
$.he  examination. 

7.  Any  personal  i n f o r m a t i o n   you  f u r n i s h   i n  r e b u t t a l   i s  covered  b y  t h e  
P r i v a c y   Act  Statement  as  explained  i n  AFR  39-10,  attachment  6. 
AFR  39-10 

i s  a v a i l  able  f o r   your  use  i n  t h e   squadron  o r d e r l y   room. 

A  copy  of 

8.  Execute  t h e   attached  acknowledgement  and  r e t u r n   i t  t o  me  immediately. 

L e t t e r   o f   Reprimand,  17  Jun 

7  Atch 
1.  SAC  Fm  845.  6  Jun  88 
2. 
88 
3.  AF  Fm  174,  28  Jun  88 
4. 
5.  AF  Fm  174,  24  Aug  88 
6.  U I F l L e t t e r   o f   Reprimand, 
8  Sep  88 
7. 
L e t t e r   o f  Admonishment/Armed 
Forces  T r a f f i c   Ticket,  20  Oct  88 

42ADlSEG  I tr,  12  Aug  88