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ISSUES A94.05 INDEX NUMBER A67.30
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2 APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE
3 LETTER OF NOTIFICATION
4 BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE
COUNSEL’S RELEASE TO THE BOARD
HEARING DATE CASE NUMBER ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF
20 Nov 2003 FD-2003-00386 PERSONAL ARPEARANCE
TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPERANCE

 

REVIEW BOARD DECISION. ONALE

   

Case heard at Washington, D.C.

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/without counsel, and the right to
submit an application to the AFBCMR

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SAF/MRBR , SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD

550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD FLOOR

RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002

 

 

 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 (EF-V2) Previous edition will be used
1 CASE NUMBER
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE FD-2003-00386

GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable, change the reason and authority
for the discharge, and change the 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 available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge.

FINDINGS: Upgrade of Discharge, change of reason and authority for discharge, and change of
reenlistment code 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.

ISSUE: Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. The records indicated the
applicant received an Article 15 for stealing $766.00 from the Charleston AFB Bowling Alley. She also
received a Letter of Admonishment and two Records of Individual Counseling for being disrespectful to an
NCO, leaving her assigned job, being disrespectful to a Senior Airman and for disobeying a direct order.
The DRB opined that through these administrative actions, the applicant had ample opportunities to change
her negative behavior. The Board concluded the misconduct was a significant departure from conduct

expected of all military members. The characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was found
to be appropriate.

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
FD2003-00386
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
ANDREWS AFB, MD

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1. MATTER UNDER REVIEW: Appl rec’d a GEN Disch fr USAF 27 Feb 01 UP AFI 36-
3208, 5.52.3, 5.11 AND 5.11.1 (Misconduct - Commission of a Serious Offense).

Appeals for Honorable Discharge, to Change the RE Code, Reason and Authority for
Discharge.

2. BACKGROUND:

a. DOB: 31 Mar 78. Enlmt Age: 19 0/12. Disch Age: 22 10/12. Educ: HS DIPL.
AFQT: N/A. A-59, E-58, G-39, M-37. PAFSC: 2A651A - Aerospace Propulsion.
DAS: 11 Sep 97.

b. Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 8 Apr 97 - 29 Apr 97 (22 days) (Inactive).

(2) Enlisted as AB 30 Apr 97 for 4 yrs. Svd: 3 yrs 3 months
3 days, all AMS. AIC - 30 Aug 98. SrA - 30 Apr 00. EPRs: 4,5.

3. SERVICE UNDER REVIEW:

a. Reenlisted as SrA 3 Aug 00 for 6 yrs. Svd: 0 Yrs 6 Mo 24 Das, all AMS.
b. Grade Status: AMN - 24 Jan 01 (Article 15, 24 Jan 01)
c. Time Lost: None.

d. Art 15's: (1) 24 Jan 01, Charleston AFB, SC - Article 121. You, did,
on or about 21 Sep 00, steal about $766.00, the property
of the Charleston AFB Bowling Alley. Reduction to
Airman, forfeiture of $350.00 pay per month for two
months, 45 days restriction, and 45 days extra duty.

(No appeal) (No mitigation)

e. Additional: LOA, 29 APR 01 - Disrespect to an NCO.

RIC, 21 NOV 98 - Leaving assigned job and disrespect to a

SrA.

RIC, 05 DEC 97 - Disobeying a direct order.
£. CM: None.
g. Record of SV: None.

(Discharged from Charleston AFB)

h. Awards & Decs: AFTR, AFOUA W/1 DEV, AFGCM.

i. Stmt of Sv: TMS: (3) Yrs (10) Mos (20) Das
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TAMS: (3} Yrs (9) Mos (29) Das

4. BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW: Appln (DD Fm 293) dtd 7 Aug 03.
(Change Discharge to Honorable, and Change the RE Code, Reason and Authority

for Discharge)

Issue 1: I am asking for my discharge to be upgraded so I can serve my
country once more. I cannot go back unless my re-enlistment code is upgraded.
I have went (sic) to Army and Navy recruiters and they told me to try this and
they will help me. I loved being in the service. I will do anything to be able
to wear the uniform again. I messed up once and I accept full responsibility
for what I did. I have not been in any trouble since then, I lost my AF career
for my dumb decision. I got an Article 15 and served punishment and then I was
separated. I'm asking for a chance to be able to go back in the service, and
the only way I can is too (sic) get the discharge upgraded. I have been out
since March 2001. I have corrected my mistake. I have a clean record. Please
give me a chance to have a career and prove to myself one mistake won't stop me
or hold me down. Thanks for your time. Also, I did well at my job and got an
achievement medal. Also, I got punished for my mistake by getting an Article
15. I lost 2 stripes and got 45 days extra duty and was restricted to CAFB.
What I don't understand is why after my Article 15 why did I get seperated (sic)
for the same thing? I feel like I was punished twice. I feel that by serving
punishment for the Article 15, I was punished enough. Please look into this and
give me a chance to serve again. I just don't believe I should have been
seperated (sic) if my commander had punished me already for the same thing.
Again, thank you. I have no copies of my Article 15, please review my records.

ATCH

1. DD Form 214.

AF Form 100.

Enlisted Performance Report.
Air Force Achievement Medal.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 437TH AIRLIFT WANG (AMC)

FROM: 437 AGS/CC

SUBJECT: Amended - Notification Memorandum

1. [am amending my recommendation for your discharge from the United States Air Force for a
Commission of a Serious Offense, specifically, Other Serious Offenses, and for a Condition that
Interferes with Military Service, specifically a Mental Disorder. The authority for this action is
AFT 36-3208, paragraphs 5.52.3, 5.11 and 5.11.1. Ifmy recommendation is approved, your
service will be characterized as general.

2. My reasons for this action are:

a. On or about 21 Sep 00, you committed larceny. Specifically, you stole $766.00, from the
Charleston Air Force Base Bowling Alley. For this conduct, you received an Article 15 w/atchs,
dated 24 Jan 01, which included punishment of reduction to the grade of airman (from senior
airman); forfeiture of $350 pay per month for two months; restriction to Charleston AFB, SC for
45 days; and 45 days extra duty (Atch 1a).

b. On 5 Jan 01,98 ai i meee Charleston AFB, diagnosed you
IAW DSM JV, with an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood (Axis I: 309.0) and a
Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified with schizoid and compulsive features (Axis II:
oul .9). In his 9 Jan 01 memorandum to the 437 ACSC Cesta that your disorder

“is so severe” that your “ability to function effectively in the military environment is
significantly impaired” and, thus recommended that you be separated from the Air Force. These
facts are evidenced by the Results of Mental Health Evaluation w/atchs, dated 9 Jan 01. Also
attached is a 9 Mar 98 memorandum from 9M concerning results of your mental health
evaluation. In his 9 Mar 98 memorandum your were diagnosed as Axis I, No diagnosis, and
Axis II, Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, 301.9, with schizoid and compulsive
features (Atch 1a).

 

3. Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this
recommendation are attached. The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction or a higher
authority will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the Air Force. If you are
discharged, you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force.

4. You have the right to consult counsel. Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist you.
An appointment will be made for you to consult the Area Defense Counsel, 963-4416, Building
503, Room 119, upon issuance of this notification. You may consult civilian counsel at your
own expense.

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5. You have the right to submit statements on your own behalf. Any statements you want the

separation authority to consider must reach me by Z! Feb ol unless you request and
receive an extension for good cause shown. I will send them to the separation authority.

6. If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements on your own behalf, your failure will
constitute a waiver of your right to do so.

7. You have been scheduled for a separation briefing at Personnel Relocations, Bldg. 503, at

Af _on

8. You have been scheduled for a medical examination. You must report to
437th Medical Group, Physical Exams at___ A//A___on for the examination.

9. Your Transition Assistance Briefing is scheduled at _A//A- in the Family
Support Center (Bldg. 255) with (aaa

10. Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered b y the Privacy Act of
1974. A copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use at the 437" Aircraft Generation Squadron

Orderly Room.

11. Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me immediately.

 

Commander

Attachments:
1. Documents Supporting Basis for Discharge
a. Article 15 w/atchs, dated 24 Jan 01
b. Results of Mental Health Evaluation ltr w/atchs, dated 9 Jan 01

2. Additional Derogatory Data
a. Letter of Admonishment w/atch, dated 29 Apr 99

b. Record of Individual Counseling w/atch, dated 21 Nov 98
c. Record of Individual Counseling w/atchs, dated 5 Dec 97
3. Airman’s Receipt of Notification Memo