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ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD 
APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 
LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE 
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ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF 
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TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPERANCE 

HEARING DATE 
07 Dec 2003 

CASE m B E R  

FD-2003-00472 

Case heard at Randolph AFB, Texas. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board and the right to submit an application to the AFBCMR. 

SAFWRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, S W  40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 

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

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

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GENERAL:  The applicant  appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable  and to change the reenlistment 

The applicant appeared before  the DRB at Randolph AFB,  Texas, and was represented by Mr. 
from the Texas Veterans Commission. 

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

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of 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. 

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ISSUE:  Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because  it was too harsh.  The records indicated the 
applicant received  an Article  15 and  a  Letter  of Reprimand  for significant  financial  irresponsibility.  She 
wrote  approximately  $10,000  worth  of  bad  checks  in  less  than  one  year.  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.  Applicant  states that her discharge 
did not take into account the good things she did while in the service. The DRB took note of the applicant's 
duty  performance  as  documented  by  her  performance  reports,  letters  of  recommendation  and  other 
accomplishments.  They  found  the  seriousness  of  the  misconduct  offset  any  positive  aspects  of  the 
applicant's  duty performance.  The Board  concluded the  discharge was  appropriate  for the  reasons  which 
were the basis for this case.  The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was doing well and has a good 
job.  However, no  inequity or  impropriety in  her  discharge  was  suggested  or  found  in the  course  of the 
hearing.  The  Board  concluded  the  misconduct  of  the  applicant  appropriately  characterized  her  term  of 
service. 

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 SRA) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a GEN Disch fr USAF 13 Jan 03 UP AFI 36- 
3208, para 5.49 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions).  Appeals for 
Honorable Discharge and to Change the RE Code. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 14 Mar 78.  Enlmt Age: 18 9/12.  Disch Age: 24 9/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-77,  E-32,  G-36,  M-24. PAFSC: 3A051 -  Information Management 
Specialist. DAS: 6 Jun 01. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 17 Dec 96 -  22 Apr 97 (4 months 6 days) (Inactive). 

(2) Enlisted as AB 23 Apr 97 for 4 yrs.  Svd: 3 yrs 1 month 
20 days, all AMS.  AMN -  23 Oct 97.  A1C -  23 Aug 98.  SrA -  23 Apr 00.  EPRs: 
4,5. 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Reenlisted as SrA 13 Jun 00 for 4 yrs. Svd: 2 Yrs 7 Mo 0 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  18 Oct 02 (Article 15, 18 Oct 02) 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  (1) 18 Oct 02, Geilenkirchen AB, Germany -  Article 134. 

You did, at or near Geilenkirchen AB, Germany and 
Schinnen, The Netherlands, between on or about 26 Feb 
02, and 17 Jun 02, make and utter to Army and Air Force 
Exchange Service, nine checks, totaling $2,751.97 for 
the purchase of goods and services, and/or cash, and did 
thereafter dishonorably fail to maintain sufficient 
funds in the -Bank 
for payment of 
such checks in full upon their presentment for payment. 
You did, at or near Geilenkirchen AB, Germany and 
Schinnen, The Netherlands, between on or about 18 May 02 
and 20 May 02, make and utter to Army and Air Force 
Exchange Service three checks, totaling $604.29 for the 
purchase of goods and services, and/or cash, and did 
to maintain sufficient 
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funds in the 
Credit Union Bank for 
payment of such checks in full upon their presentment 
for payment.  Reduction to AB, reduction below A1C 
suspended.  Suspended forfeiture of $552.00 pay per 
month for 2 months.  (Appeal/Denied) (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 20 DEC 01 -  Financial irresponsibility. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 20 Oct 99 -  19 Oct 00  Tyndall AFB 
20 Oct 00 -  18 Apr 01  Tyndall AFB 
19 Apr 01 -  18 Apr 02  Geilenkirchen AB  5  (Annual) 

5  (Annual) 
5  (CRO) 

(Discharged from Randolph AFB) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFAM, AFLSAR, AFTR, NDSM, NCOPMER, AFOUA, JMUA, AFGCM. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (6) Yrs  (0) Mos  (28) Das 
TAMS:  (5) Yrs  (8) Mos  (22) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 8 Oct 03. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable and Change the RE Code.) 

Issue 1:  Discharge was unfair and unjust.  Discharge was inequitable 

because it was based on one isolated incident in 5 yrs and 8 months of service 
with no other adverse action. 

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1. Memorandum For Air Force Discharge Review Board 
2. Discharge Correspondence. 
3. Certificates of Training. 
4. Certificates of Appreciation. 
5. Certificate of Training. 
6. Certificates and Letters of Appreciation. 
7. Character Statements. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

GEILENKIRCHEN NATO AIR  BASE, GERMANY 

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SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

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1. I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for minor disciplinary 
infractions.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.49.  If my 
recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as honorable or as under 
honorable conditions (general).  I am recommending that your service be characterized as under 
honorable conditions (general). 

2.  My reasons for this action are as follows: 

a.  Between on or abo 
sufficient funds in t 
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punishment you received on 18 Oct 02. 

ou dishonorably failed to maintain 
Bank for payment in full of 9 checks 
yrnent, as evidenced by the Article 15 

b.  Between on or about 18 May 02 and 20 May 02, you failed to maintain sufficient funds in 
redit Union Bank for payment in full of 3 checks totaling $604.29 
for payment, as evidenced by the Article  15 punishment you 

received on 18 Oct 02. 

c.  Between on or about 6 Sep 01 and 15 Oct 01, you dishonorably failed to maintain 

sufficient funds in your account for payment in full for 4 checks totaling $6,975.00 upon 
their presentment for payment, as evidenced by the Letter of Reprimand you received on 
20 Dec 01. 

3.  Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authoi-ity in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiqtion 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 reenlistment in the Air Force, and any special pay, bonus, or education assistance funds may 
be subject to recoupment. 

4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist you. 
I have made an appointment for you to consult Capt 
Spangdahlem AB, GE 
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on 26 Nov 02 at 0830.  This has been scheduled as 
DSN 452-6607 or commercial 06565 61 6607.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own 
expense. 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
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separation authority to consider must reach me by 
unless you request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the 
separation authority. 

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

7.  You have been scheduled for two medical examinations.  You must report to 470 
ABSISGOAF (Physical Exams) on 26 Nov 02 at 1300 hours.  Your second appointment is on 
27 Nov 02 at 0745 hours. 

8.  Any personal information that you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of  1974. 
A copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in the NSU Customer Service as well as in the 
Area Defense Counsel's office. 

~ommanderl~ircrew Training Squadron and 
US Senior Focal Point, Training Wing 

7 Attachments: 
1.  Article 15, 18 Oct 02 
2.  Evidence (18 pages) 
3.  LOR, 20 Dec 01 
4.  Thirty Day Suspension of  check cashing privileges, 20 Aug 01 
5.  AAFES account history (7 pages) 
6.  Member's Acknowledgment of Receipt 

of  Notification Memorandum 

7.  EPRs 
8.  Member's Response