AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2004-00425 

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

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 justifL a change of discharge. 

ISSUE:  Applicant contends that based on a mental evaluation she was in no shape to deploy and her 
commander continued to push her by giving her paperwork for everything she did wrong and in some cases, 
uncalled for which caused more stress and problems in the work center.  The records reflect the applicant 
received a general discharge for a pattern of misconduct--conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, 
and mental disorder.  Her misconduct included an Article 15 for false certification of AF Form 3616, Daily 
Record of Facility Operation, and failing to remain awake and alert while on duty and one Letter of 
Reprimand for willfully attempting to avoid deployment.  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. 

The Board noted the applicant's notification for separation contained misconduct which occurred during her 
first enlistment and should not have been included.  This error was considered as a harmless error and would 
not have prejudiced the applicant and, therefore, would not have resulted in a different outcome. 

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 Whiteman AFB, MO on 31 Oct 02 
UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.50.2 and 5.11.9 (Pattern of Misconduct -  Conduct 
Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline &  Mental Disorder).  Appeals for 
Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 8 Oct 80.  Enlmt Age: 17 11/12.  Disch Age: 22 0/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-54,  E-45,  G-42,  M-33. PAFSC: 1C051 -  Airfield Management 
Journeyman. DAS: 15 Nov 00. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 12 Sep 98 -  8 Jun 99  (8 months 28 days) (Inactive) . 

4 days, all AMS.  Sra -  9 Oct 01.  EPR: 5. 

(2) Enlisted as A1C 9 Jun 99 for 4 yrs.  Svd: 3 yrs 0 months 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Reenlisted as SrA 14 Jun 02 for 5 yrs 11 months. Svd: 0 Yrs 4 Mo 17 

Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status: .  A1C -  9 Oct 02  (Article 15, 9 Oct 02) 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 9 Oct 02, Whiteman AFB, MO -  Article 107.  You, did, on 

or about 27 Sep 02, with intent to deceive, sign an 
official record, to wit: AF Form 3616, Daily Record of 
Facility Operation, which record was false in that the 
0230 and 0600 entries listed as "OPS5/LJ on airfield for 
FOD/BASH check//LJn were not accomplished as indicated 
by your signed certification on said form, and was then 
known by you to be so false.  Article 92.  You, who knew 
of your duties, on or about 26 Sep 02, were derelict in 
the performance of those duties in that you willfully 
failed to remain awake and alert while at your appointed 
duty location during your appointed duty hours, as it 
was your duty to do.  Reduction to AlC, and forfeiture 
of $200.00 pay.  (No appeal) (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 10 SEP 02 -  Willfully attempt to avoid deployment. 

LOR, 04 FEB 02 -  Dereliction of duty. 
LOR, 30 OCT 01 -  Dereliction of duty. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 16 Jan 01 -  15 Jan 02  Whiteman AFB  4  (Annual) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, NDSM, AFOUA. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (4) Yrs  (1) Mos  (20) Das 
TAMS: (3) Yrs  (4) Mos  (23) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 6 Oct 04. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  An evaluation was conducted on me, stating that I was in no shape 

to deploy as stated in my mental evaluation, parag.  (sic) 5 sub bullet A.  The 
commander continued to push me by giving me paperwork for every thing done 
wrong, and in some casing  (sic) the paperwork was uncalled for causing more 
stress and problems in the work center. 

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1. Mental Health Evaluation, 30 Sep 02. 

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.DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

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50gTH OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON (ACC) 

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MISSOURI 

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MEMORANDUM FOR A1 

FROM:  509 OSSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge f?om the United States Air Force for a pattern of 
misconduct prejudicial to good order and discipline and a mental disorder.  The authorities for 
this action are AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.50.2 and AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36- 
3208, paragraph 5.1 1.9.  If my recommendation is approved your service will be characterized as 
under honorable (general) conditions. 

2.  My reason for this action is: 

a.  On 27 Sept 02, you signed an official record which was false and was then h o w n  by you 

to be false.  For this misconduct, you received an Article 15 dated 18 Oct 02. 

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b.  An evaluation at the Whiteman AFB Mental Health Clinic, on 30 Sept 02, revealed that 
you are suffering from Adjustment Disorder with anxiety and depressed mood.  The Life 
Skills Flight commander has determined your disorder to be so severe that your ability to 
h c t i o n  effectively in the military environment is significantly impaired.  This diagnosis 
is evidenced by a memorandum f?om the Life Skills Flight Commander of Mental Health, 
dated 30 Sept 02.  (Atch la) 

c.  Investigation revealed that on or about 4 Sept 02, you willfully attempted to avoid 

deployment.  For this misconduct, you received an LOR dated 1 0 Sept 02. 

d.  On the weekend of 26 - 27 Jan 02, you failed to complete the Facility Standards 

Checklist.  For this misconduct, you received an LOR dated 4 Feb 02. 

e.  You were found to be derelict in your duties and you failed to maintain proper military 

bearing to an NCO.  For this misconduct, you received and RIC dated 1 Dec 01 

f.  On Oct 19 01, you failed to validate an aircraft's request to land at Whiteman Air Force 

Base.  For this misconduct, you received an LOR dated 30 Oct 01. 

3.  This action could result in your separation with an under honorable (general) conditions 
discharge.  The commander exercising Special Court-Martial Convening authority or a higher 
authority will make the final decision in this matter.  If you are discharged you will be ineligible 
for reenlistment in the Air Force and will probably be denied enlistment in any component of the 

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armed forces.  Any special pay, bonus or education assistance h d s  may be subject to 
recoupment. 

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4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military 
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at your own expense. 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by  J &  c;c7  0 
unless you request 
and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will forward your statements to the separation 
authority. 

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

7.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to Physical Exams at 
0 9 00 on  3 Y Kf o &for  the examination. 
8.  Any personal information you fiu-nish in rebuttal is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. A 
copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in your unit's  Orderly Room. 

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

Commander 

Attachments: 
1 .Supporting documents for the reason for discharge 

a.  Memorandum fiom Life Skills Flight Commander, dated 30 Sept 02 
b.  A15dated 18 Oct02 
c.  LOR dated 10 Sept 02 
d.  LOR dated 4 Feb 02 
e.  RIC dated 1 Dec 01 
f  LOR dated 30 Oct 0 1 

2. Documents containing derogatory information which are not listed in the notification 
memorandum. 

3. Airman's receipt of notification memorandum, dated a3 0-7  oL .