AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD 

OF WRVlCE MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL) 

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MEMBER SITTING 

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A67.10 

HEARING  DATE 

1  19 May 2004 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2004-00068 

Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

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ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD 
APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 
LETTER OF NOTlFlCATlON 
BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE 
COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD 
ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF 
PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

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. 

SAFIMRBR 
5.50 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 781 50-4742 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR  FORCE PEHSONNEL TO1 NCII. 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW  BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DQ  EE WLNG, 3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

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

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2004-00068 

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 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: 

Issue 1.  Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh and was based on a disputed 
isolated incident.  The records indicated the applicant received an Article  15, five Letters of Reprimand, four 
Records of Individual Counseling, a Memorandum  for Record, and had an Unfavorable Information File for 
misconduct.  Her infractions included missing numerous appointments with her On-The-Job Training 
manager, failing to complete her Career Development Course in a timely manner after indicating to her 
supervisor on numerous occasions that she was progressing satisfactorily, obtaining services at the base 
dining facility for an unauthorized  civilian by fraudulently using her own social security number, stealing 
government food items, three instances of failure to go, failing to inform her unit of a change of address and 
phone number thus rendering her unavailable for recall, and stealing several items of cologne from the Army 
and Air Force Exchange Service.  Member also had an Enlisted Performance Report rated an overall referral 
"2" that noted her misconduct, and another rated an overall "3"  that stated her performance varied from 
"borderline marginal to excellent."  At the time of the discharge, member consulted counsel and submitted a 
statement in her own behalf admitting to making "mistakes"  that she knew were "wrong"  and her belief that 
she was a "good  airman"  who, if given the chance, could "demonstrate many good qualities to offer the Air 
Force."  In view of applicant's  extensive record of misconduct, the DRB found her contentions without merit 
and opined that through the unit's  many administrative actions, the applicant had ample opportunities to 
change her negative behavior but was unable or unwilling to do so.  The Board concluded the misconduct 
was a significant departure from conduct expected of all military members and the characterization of the 
discharge received by the applicant was appropriate. 

Issue 2.  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 
and other accomplishments.  They found the seriousness of the willful 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. 

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) 

FD2004-00068 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr Grand Forks AFB, ND on 23 Jun 
94 UP AFR 39-10, para 5-46 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions). 
Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 
2 .  BACKGROUND : 

a. DOB: 16 Jan 73.  Enlmt Age: 18 6/12.  Disch Age: 21 5/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-85,  E-62,  G-66,  M-40. PAFSC: 3M051 -  Morale, Welfare, Recreation 
and Services Journeyman. DAS: 4 Mar 92. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 25 Jul 91 -  2 Dec 91 (4 months 8 days) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as A1C 3 Dec 91 for 4 yrs.  Extended 2 Feb 93 for 9 months. 

Svd: 2 Yrs 6 Mo 21 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  14 Feb 94 

Amn  -  14 Apr 93  (Article 15, 14 Apr 93) 

c.  Time Lost:  None 

d.  Art  15's:  (1) 14 Apr 93, Grand Forks AFB, ND  -  Article 121.  You, 

did, on or about 6 Apr 93, steal cologne, of a value of 
about $108.00, the property of the Army and Air Force 
Exchange Services.  Reduction to Airman, forfeiture of 
$50.00 pay per month for 2 months, and 30 days extra 
duty.  (No appeal) (No mitigation) 

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e.  Additional: LOR, 
LOR, 
LOR, 

29 MAY 94 - 
23 MAY 94 - 
01 FEB 94 - 

RIC, 
RIC, 

20 FEB 93 - 
28 NOV 92 - 

RIC, 
LOR, 
LOR, 

28 NOV 92 - 
23 SEP 92 - 
10 JUL 92 - 

Late for work. 
Failure to go. 
Failure to notify supervisor of change of 
address resulting in not being available 
for stand-by. 
Unauthorized visitors in dorm room. 
Unsatisfactory progress in CDCs, and 
wearing civilian clothes to a training 
appointment. 
Late for E-0 departure. 
Larceny of food items. 
Violation of Meal Card Program by giving 
food items to a civilian. 

f .  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 3 Dec 91 -  2 Aug 93  Grand Forks AFB  2  (1nitial)REF 

3 Aug 93 -  6 Feb 94  Grand Forks AFB  3  (CRO) 

h.  Awards &  Decs :  AFTR, NDSM. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (2) Yrs  (11) Mos  (0) Das 
TAMS:  (2) Yrs  ( 6 )   Mos  (21) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 17 Feb 04 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  My discharge was inequitable because it was based on an occurance 

which I disputed in regards to a training which I was not informed of and did 
not have access to the Squadron email, which my supervisor was aware of. 
Overall during my 30 months of service, I recieved  (sic) ample positive 
recognition for my duty served.  Due to this I feel that I served my country 
honorably, while in support of Operation Desert Storm. 

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HEADQUARTERS 319TH AIR REFUELING WING (AMC) 
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE,  NORTH DAKOTA 

MEMORANDUM  FOR  A l C  

FROM: 

319  SVS/CC 

SUB;IECT: 

N o t i f i c a t i o n  L e t t e r  -  &3?1(3N 

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1.  I am  recQrmending your  discharge  fmm  the United  States Air Force  for 
minor  disciplinary infractions.  The  authority for this action is AFR  39-10, 
paragraph 5-46. 
characterized as honorable or gmeral.  I am r e m m e d h g  t h a t  your  service be 
characterized as general. 

i s  apprwed,  your  service w i l l  be 

If my  -tion 

2.  M y  reasons for this actian are: 

a.  You  did,  on  o r  about  29  May  94,  f a i l  t o  go  a t  the time p r e s c r i b e d   t o  

your appointed  place  of duty,  for which you  received a 

dated 29  May  94. 

b.  You  did,  on  or about  11 May 94,  f a i l  t o  attend a mandatory 

a p p o i n m t ,   for which  you  received a  LL)R  dated 23 My  94. 

c.  You  %ere, on  or about  25  Jan 94,  derelict in the p r f o m c e  of  your 

duty,  by  failing t o  inform your  squadron  of  your  new  address  and  telephone 
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for which you  received  a  IOR dated 1 Feb 94. 

d .   You  did,  on  or about  6 Apr  93,  steal cologne of  a value of  $108.00  at 
the Army  and  A i r   Force  Exchange Service,  for which you  received an Article  15 
dated 1 4  Apr 93. 

e.  You  did,  on  or about  24  Nav  92,  f a i l  t o  ccarp?lete your  CDC  course 

assignmnts  in  a &ly  mnner,  for which you received  a ROC  dated 28  Nw 92. 

f .   You  did, on  o r  about  25  Nov 92,  f a i l  to go  a t  the tirue prescribed  t o  

your  appointed place  of  duty, for which  you d v d  a ROC dated 28  Nov 92. 

g.  You  did,  on or about  11 Sep  92,  steal guvemrrmt  p r o m ,  for which 

you zeceived  a UX/UIF  dated  23  Sep  92. 

h.  You  did,  on  or about  6  Jul 92,  fraudulently obtain  services a t  t h e  Red 

River Inn,  for which you  received a  LOR  dated 10 Jul 92,  and a  UIF'  was 
established. 

Copies  of  the documents  t o  be  forwaded to the  separation authority in  support 
of  this nxamedation are attached.  The carmnder  exercising  ,SPCM 
jurisdiction  o r  higher  authority w i l l  decide whether you w i l l  be discharyed  or 
retained in the A i r  Force  and  if you  are discharged,  how  your  service will be 
characterized.  If  you  are discharged,  you  will be ineligible for reenlistnent 
in the Air Force. 

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You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been 

to assist you.  You have been scheduled an appointment at the Office 

Defense Counsel at Building 216 on  ! O  J u  -99  at  0 7 0 0  

hours.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

4.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any 
statements-you want the separation authority to consider must reach me by / h J 4 4   I)Y 
at  I'oq( 
shown.  I will send them to the separation authority. 

hours unless you request and receive an extension for good cause 

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

6 .   You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to the 
319th Medical Group on q 3 ~ ~ 9 9  

hours for the examination. 

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Deliver to me  immediately your military identification card and those of 

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your dependents.  I have requested that temporary identification cards 

issued IAN AFR  30-20, paragraph 2-9.  You  will report to me by COB  7Q:d  (< 

to verify that issuance of Temporary Identification Card(s)  has been 
accomplished. 

8.  Any personal  information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by  the Privacy 
Act Statement as explained in AFR 39-10, Atch  2.  A  copy of AFR 39-10 is 
available for your use in the squadron orderly room. 

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

5 Attachments: 
1.  Supporting Documents 

a.  LOR, 29 May 94 
b.  LOR, 23 May 94 
c.  LOR, 1 F e b  94 
d.  Article 15, 14 Apr 93 
e.  ROC, 28 Nov  92 
f.  ROC, 28 Nov 92 
g.  LOR/UIF, 23  Sep 92 
h.  LORDIF, 10 Jul 92 

2.  Other Derogatory Data 
3.  Airman's Acknowledgment 
4.  EPRs 
5.  RIP