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MEMBER SITTING 

Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

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

AFHQ FORM &2W7, JAN 00 

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Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD200340292 

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 the applicant submitted no issues contesting the equity or propriety of the discharge, and 
after a thorough review of the record, the Board was unable to identify any. 

Issues.  Applicant was discharged for minor disciplinary infractions and a mental health disorder.  He had 
two  Articles  15, a  vacation  of  suspended  punishment,  four  Letters  of  Reprimand,  and  two  Records of 
individual counseling. His misconduct included twice  failure to go,  failure to follow instructions, a dress 
and appearance violation, financial irresponsibility, and three instances of disobeying a lawfUl order not to 
drive his privately owned vehicle on base.  Member's one Enlisted Performance Report was rated an overall 
"3"  and  noted  he  needed  to  be  more  receptive  to  his  supervisor's  comments  and  advice  to  be  more 
productive.  Member was also permanently decertified from the Personnel Reliability Program for failure to 
pay  debts  to  six  different loan  institutions.  Additionally,  member  was  diagnosed  with  an  anti-social 
personality disorder at that time.  The copy of member's  discharge file available to the Board  for review 
was incomplete, therefore the Board was unable to ascertain M e r  details about member's  misconduct or 
mental health diagnosis.  The Board also could not determine if member consulted counsel, although they 
noted he  waived  his right to submit statements on his own behalf at the time  of the discharge.  Lacking 
evidence from the applicant to the contrary, the Board relies on the presumption of regularity and finds the 
discharge proper  and  without basis  for an  upgrade.  No  inequity  or impropriety  could  be  found  in  this 
discharge in the course of the records review. 

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  A I R   FORCE 

AIR  FORCE  DISCHARGE  REVIEW  BOARD 

ANDREWS  AFB,  MD 

(Former AB)  (HGH A1C) 

MISSING  DOCUMENTS 

1.  MATTER UNDER  REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a  GEN Disch fr USAF 9 Aug 00 UP AFI 36-3208, 
para 5.49 &  5.11.1 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions and Mental 
Disorder).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB:  16 Oct 80. Enlmt Age: 17 10/12.  Disch Age: 19 9/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-86,  E-72,  G-82,  M-40. PAFSC: 2W051 -  Munitions Systems 
Journeyman. DAS: 3 Apr 99. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 31 Aug 98 -  17 Nov 98 (2 months 18 days) (Inactive). 

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SERVICE  UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as A1C 18 Nov 98 for 4 yrs. Svd: 1 Yrs 8 Mo 23 Das, all AMS. 
b.  Grade Status:  AB -  26 Jul 00 (Article 15, 26 Jul 00) 

Amn  -  7 Jun 00 (Vacation of Article 15, 19 Jul 00) 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 26 Jul 00, Barksdale AFB, LA -  Article 90.  You, having 
received an order from col ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
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superior commissioiled officer, then known by you to be 

superior commissioned officer, 

you from 

operating any type of motor vehicle on Barksdale AFB, 
LA, and all other installations for an additional 2 
years, or words to that effect, did, at Barksdale AFB, 
LA, on or about 11 Jul 00, willfully disobey the same. 
Reduction to AB,  and forfeiture of $100.00 pay. 
(No appeal)  (NO mitigation) 

(2) 19 Jul 00, Vacation, Barksdale AFB, L A , - T - ~ ~ t A c l e  92. 

You, having received an )order from Col : ------------- 
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:-------------------:I  your superior commissioned officer, then 
known by you to be your superior commissioned officer, 
prohibiting you from operating any type of motor vehicle 
on Barksdale AFB, LA, and all other installations for a 
period of 6 months, or words to that effect, did, at 
Barksdale AFB, LA, on or about 3 Jul 00, willfully 
disobey the same.  Reduction to Airman.  (No appeal)  (No 
mitigation) 

( 3 )   7 Jun 00, Barksdale AFB, LA -  Article 92.  You, having 

Richards, not to drive your vehicle on base until you 
obtained a valid driver's license, or words to that 
effect, an order which it was your duty to obey, on 
Barksdale AFB, LA, on or about 17 May 00, fail to obey 
the same by wrongfully driving your vehicle on base. 
Suspended reduction to Airman, forfeiture of $100.00 pay 
per month for 2 months, and 30 days extra duty. 
(No appeal)  (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional:  (Examiner's Note:  Actual documents are missing from the 

file) 

LOR, 27 APR 00 -  Missed appointment. 
LOR, 27 APR 00 -  Failure to attend a mandatory commanders 
LOR, 27 APR 00 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
RIC, 25 FEB 00 -  Failure to maintain military dress and 

call. 

LOR, 15 OCT 99 -  Willfully failed to follow instructions 

appearance standards. 

RIC, 10 JUN  99 -  Traffic ticket for speeding. 

regarding the proper wear of Chemical 
Warfare Mask. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 18 Nov 98 -  15 Apr 00  Barksdale AFB  3  (HAF  Dir) 

(Discharged from Barksdale AFB) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (1) Yrs  (11) Mos  (10) Das 

TAMS: (1) Yrs  (8) Mos  (23) Das 

4 .   BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIBW:  Appln  (DD F'm  293) dtd 20 Jun 03. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

NO ISSUES SUBMITTED 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS 2D BOMB WING (ACC) 
BAIWDALB AIR FORCE BASE, LOUISIANA 

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FROM:  2 MUNSICC 
SUBJECT:  Notification Letter - Administrative Discharge 

1.  I am recommending that you be discharged h r n  the United States Air Force for Minor 
Disciplinary Infractions and a Mental Disorder.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and 
AFI 36-3208, para 5.49 and 5.11 .l. If my recommendation is approved, your service may be 
characterized as UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS (GENERAL).  I am recommending that 
your service be characterized as UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS (GENERAL) and that 
Minor Disciplinary Infiactions be the primary basis for discharge. 

2.  My reason(s) for this action islare as follows: 

a.  On or about 1 1 Jul00, you drove onto Barksdale Air Force knowing that your on-base  / 

driving privileges had been suspended, as evidenced by a Vacation Action dated 2 1 July 00. 
(atch a); 

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b.  On or about 7 Jul00, you were diagnosed with an Antisocial Personality Disorder, as  / 

evidenced by a PRP Recommendation Letter dated 7 Jul00. (atch b); 

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c.  On or about 17 M a y  00, you willfblly failed to refkin from driving on base without a 

valid drivers license, as evidenced by an Article 15 dated 8 Jun 00. (atch c); 

d.  On  or about 18 Apr 00, you failed to go to a mandatory appointment, as evidenced by 

a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) dated 27 Apr 00 (atch d); 

e. On or about 20 ~~r 6, you failed to attend ii mandatory comniandt?~ call, as evid-enced  / 

by an LOR dated 27 Apr 00 (at&  d); 

f.  On or about 2 1 Apr 00, you failed to pay your debt to American Cash Advance, as 

evidenced by an LOR dated 27 Apr 00 (atch d); 

g. On or about 2 1 Apr 00, you were counseled regarding your failure to maintain military 
dress and appearance standards, as evidenced by a Record of Individual Counseling (RIC) dated 
25 Feb 00 (atch e); 

h. On or about 4 Oct 99, you willfully failed to follow instructions regarding the proper 

wear of your Chemical Warfare Mask, as evidenced by an LOR dated 15 Oct 99 (atch f); 

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i.  On or about 5 Jun 99, you were given a WIC ticket h m  2d security Forces for  / 

exceeding the posted speed limit, as evidenced by a RIC dated 10 Jun 99. (atch g); 

3.  Copies of the document(s) referenced above have been attached and will be forwarded to the 
separation authority in support of this recommendation.  The commander exercising SPCM 
jurisdiction 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 re-enlistment in the Air Force. 

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4.  Military legal counsel, cap( - - - - - - - - -mi Area Defense Counsel for Barksdale AFB, Extension 
6-8355, Building 4714 (gym annex building), third floor, has been obtained to assist you.  An 
appointment has been scheduled for you to consult with him on&&at  @'& 
consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

hrs.  You may 

5.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to Flight Medicine 
with your medical records for the appointment. Your appointment is on %\%\? at Lw 
hours. 

6.  You have the right to submit statements in your behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me within three (3) duty days unless you request and 
receive an extension for good cause.  I will send any statements that you provide to the 
separation authority. 

7.  You have been scheduled for a Pre-separation 
Family Support Center, Bldg 47 13, at 

briefing.  You must report to the 

8.  If you fail to consult counsel or fail to submit statements in your behalf, you will waive the 
right to do so. 

9.  Any personal information you h i s h  in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974.  A 
copy of AFI 36-3208, the AFI governing this action, is available for your use in your unit 
Orderly mom. 

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