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1  2  1  APPLlCATlON FOR  REVIEW OF DIS(3I-1ARCiE 
1  3  1  LETTER OF NO'I'IFICATION 

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TAPE RECOKUING OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

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APPl  IOiNT'S ISSUE AND  THEBOARD'S  DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE UISCUSSEDON T I E  A77ACHED AIRPORFE DISCHARGEREVIEW B O W  DECISIONAL RATIONAL h 

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Case heard at Washington, l3.C:. 

Advise applicant ofthe decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout counsel, and the right to 
submit an application to the AFBCMK. 

lVarrles and votes will  be made available to the applicant at the applicant's  request. 

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INDORSEMENT 
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FROM: 

SNIMKBK 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITF 40 
RANDOLPtI AFB, TX 78150-4742 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PEKSONNEL COUN(.:IL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW  BO,4RD 
1535 C:OMhlAND DR, EE WING. 3RD F1.00K 
ANUKEWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, J A N  00 

(EF-V2) 

Previous edition will be used 

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AIR FORCE IIISCHARGE REVIEW HOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2005-00229 

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

Thc applicant was offcred a persolla1 appearance before the Discharge Rcvicw Roard  (DRB) but  declined  to 
exercise this right. 

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

FINDINGS:  IJpgradc of discharge is denied. 

'l'he  Board  finds that  neither  the  evidence  of  record  nor  that  provided  by  the  applicant  substantiates  an 
inequity or iinpropricty that would justify  a change of discharge. 

ISSUE:  Applicant  does not contest her discharge.  She states that  she is interesting  in pursuing a job in the 
Federal Government and by changing her discharge; it will increase her chances of employment and success 
for the futurc.  'lhe records indicated the applicailt received two Article  15s, seven Letters of Reprimand, one 
Letter of  Counseling,  an  Unfavorable  Illformation  File  and  was placed  on the  Control  Roster  lbr  financial 
irresponsibility,  inissing  appoint~nents, dereliction  of  duty,  displaying  a  negative  attitude,  unprofessional 
behavior  and  failure  to  obcy  an  ordcr.  The  DRB  opined  that  through  these  administrative  actions,  the 
applicant had  ample opportunities to  change  her  negative  behavior.  The Roard  concluded  the misconduct 
was  a  significant  departure  from  conduct  expected  of  all  military  members.  The  characterization  of  the 
discharge rcccived by thc applicant was found to be appropriate. 

CONCLUSIONS: 
'I'he  Ilischargc  Kcvicw  Board  concludes  that  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the 
procedural  and  substantivc  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 thc foregoiilg findings the Board  further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis lor 
upgrade of discharge, thus the applicLmtls 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 SSgt) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr Charleston AFB, SC on 23 Dec 
02 UP AFX  36-3208, para 5.49  (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions). 
Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 
2 .  BACKGROUND : 

a. DOB: 16 May 74.  Enlmt Age: 19 5/12.  Disch Age: 28 7/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-61,  E-54,  G-57,  M-47. PAFSC: 2T171 - Vehicle Operations 
Journeyman. DAS: 21 Sep 01. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 4 Nov 93 -  14 Dec 93  (1 month 11 days) (~nactive) . 

for 14 months.  Svd: 3 yrs 3 months 16 days, all AMS.  AMN  -  15 Jun 94.  A1C -  15 
Apr 95.  SrA -  15 Dec 96.  EPRs: 5,4,5. 

(2) Enlisted as AB 15 Dec 93 for 4 yrs.  Extended 7 Nov 96 

ART 15: (1) 21 Nov 95, Altus AFB, OK -  Article 128.  You did, on or 

about 12 Nov 95, unlawfully grab Amn;-r 
by her hair and strike her in the face with your fist. 
Reduction Airman.  Suspended forfeiture of $150.00 pay 
per month for 2 months. 

29 Mar  94, Lackland AFB, TX -  Article 92.  You, who knew 
of your duties, at or near San Antonio, Texas, on or 
about 12 Mar 94, were derelict in the performance of 
those duties, in that you willfully failed to refrain 
from drinking an alcoholic beverage while not of the 
legal drinking age, as it was your duty to do.  Thirty 
days correctional custody (unserved correctional custody 
remitted on 30 Mar 94).  Forfeiture of $100.00. 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Reenlisted as SrA 1 Apr 97 for 6 yrs. Svd: 5 Yrs 8 Mo 22 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  13 Nov 02 (Article 15, 13 Nov 02) 
SrA -  19 Jan 02 (Article 15, 19 Jan 02) 
SSgt -  1 NOV 00 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 13 Nov 02, Charleston AFB, SC -  Article 134.  You, did, 
within the continental United States, on or about 03 Aug 
02, make and utter to Cypress Cove, a certain check, in 

words and figures as follows, to wit:  Check #591 on 03 
Aug 02 in the amount of $600.00 to Cypress Cove in 
payment of a debt, and did thereafter dishonorably fail 
to maintain sufficient funds in your First Union 
National Bank account for payment of such check in full 
upon its presentment for payment.  You, did, within the 
continental United States, on or about 05 Sep 02, make 
and utter to Cypress Cove a certain check, in words and 
figures as follows, to wit: Check #625 on 05 Sep 02 in 
the amount of $966.14 to Cypress Cove in payment of a 
debt, and did thereafter dishonorably fail to maintain 
sufficient funds in your First Union National account 
for payment of such check in full upon its presentment 
for payment.  You, being indebted to Cypress Cove 
Apartment Homes in the sum of 1141.14 for rent and 
associated fees, which became due and payable from on or 
about 01 S e p   02 to on or about 31 Oct 02, did, from on 
or about 01 Sep 02 to on or about 01 Nov 02, 
dishonorably fail to pay said debt.  Reduction to AlC, 
and a reprimand. (Appeal/Denied) (No mitigation) 

(2) 19 Jan 02, Charleston AFB, SC -  Article 92.  You, who 

knew of your duties within the continental United 
States, from on or about 08 Aug 01 to on or about 13 Nov 
01, were derelict in the performance of those duties in 
that you willfully failed to refrain from using your 
Bank of America Government Visa Travel Card for non- 
official travel expenses by making two purchases 
totaling approximately $85.68, as it was duty to do. 
You, who knew of your duties, from on or about 11 Oct 01 
to on or about 09 Jan 02, were derelict in the 
performance of those duties in that you negligently 
failed to pay your seriously delinquent Bank of America 
Government Visa Charge Card bill, which has a balance of 
$1,418.83 that is over 90 days past due, as it was your 
duty to do.  Article 134.  You, did, within the 
continental United States, on or about 26 Oct 01, make 
and utter to Bank of America Government Visa Travel Card 
a certain check, in words and figures as follows, to 
wit: Check #511 on 26 Oct 01 in the amount of $1,517.97 
to Bank of America Government Visa Travel Card in 
payment of a debt, and did thereafter dishonorably fail 
to maintain sufficient funds in your account for payment 
of such check in full upon its presentment for payment. 
Reduction to S r A ,   and 30 days extra duty. 
(Appeal/Denied) (No mitigation) 

Additional: LOR/UIF, 23 SEP  02 -  Financial irresponsibility. 

LOR, 18 SEP  02 -  Missed appointment. 
LOR, 08 MAR 02 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR, 13 DEC 01 -  Dereliction of duty. 
LOR/CR, 02 AUG 01 -  Failure to obey an order, failure to 
go, dereliction of duty, diplaying a 
negative attitude, unprofessional 

behavior, and rude. 

LOR, 23 MAY 01 -  Failure to obey an order or regulation. 
LOC, 22 MAY 01 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR/UIF, 21 JUL 00 -  Financial irresponsibility. 

f .   CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 07 Jan 97 -  14 Jul 97  Altus AFB  5  (CRO) 
15 Jul 97 -  28 Apr 98  Altus AFB  4  (CRO) 
29 Apr 98 -  28 Apr 99  Altus AFB  4  (Annual) 
29 Apr 99 -  28 Apr 00  Altus AFB  4  (Annual) 
4  (Annual) 
29 Apr 00 -  28 Apr 01  Osan AB 
29 Apr 01 -  16 Aug 0 1   Osan AB 
2  (Cmdr Dir) REF 
17 Aug 01 -  16 Aug 02  Charleston AFB  3  (Annual) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  ARAM, NCOPMER, NDSM W/1 BS, AFTR, AFLSAR, AFGCM, AFOUA 

W/4 BOLCS. 

i.  Stmt of S v :   TMS:  (9) Yrs  (1) Mos  (20) Das 

TAMS: (9) Yrs  (0) Mos  (9) Das 

4 .   BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 9 Jun 05. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. ~pplicant's Issues 

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APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 

FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE  UNITED STATES 

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I AUTHORm:  I ~ u : s . c .   155Z E.O.  9397. 
I PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S):  To apply for a change in the characterization or  reason for military discharge issued to an individual. 

ROUTINE USE($):  None. 
DISCLOSURE:  Voluntary; however, failure to provide identifying information may impede processing of this application.  The request for 

I  Social Securitv Number is strictlv to assure orooer identification of the individual and aoorooriate records. 
1.  APPLICANT DATA  (The person  whose discharge is to be reviewed).  PLEASE PRINT OR  TYPE INFORMATlON. 
a.  BRANCH OF SERVICE  IX onel 

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

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CHANGE TO HONORABLE 
CHANGE TO GENERAUUNDER 
HONORABLE CONDITIONS 
CHANGE TO UNCHARACTERIZED 
(Nor applicable for Air  Force) 
CHANGE NARRATIVE REASON FOR 
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(VYWMMDDI  (ff date is mare than 15 years 
ago, submit a DO Form  149) 
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3.  UNIT AND LOCATION AT DISCHARGE 

OR SEPAfWnoN 

HONOUABLE 
GENERAUUNDER HONORAE4E CONDITIONS 
UNDER  OTHER THAN HONOAABLE CONDITIONS 
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6.  ISSUES:  WHY AN  UPGRADE OR CHANGE I S  REQUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST [Continue in hem 14.  See instructions on 

I I have smcc been &I  college full time and very dose to grabting with a  bachelor*^ degree.  I am interesting in pursuing a job in the I 
I Fcderal Government.  Changing my discharge will increase my chances of ~ l o y m e n t  and success for the future.  My last 6 
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9.  lYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED IX one) 

CONDUCT A RECOPD REVIEW OF MY DISCHARGE BASED ON MY MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE AND AMY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION 
SUBMITTED BY ME.  I AND/OR  lcoum&'represe~lvel WILL NOT APPEAR BEFOE THE BOARD. 
I ANlllOR /cou~apresenfative) WISH TO AFPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE THE BOARD IN THE 
WASHINGTON,  D.C.  METROWLITAN AREA. 
I AND/OR lcounseMepresent~Iw~ WISH TO APPEAR AT A  HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE A  TRAVELING PANU CLOSEST TO 
(NOTE:  The &vy  Discharge Review Board does not have a traveling panel.) 
(enter city and stare1 

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NAME (fast, First, Middle Initial1 AND ADDRESS  I  b.  TELEPHONE NUMBER llnclude Area Code) 

(See Item  I 0  of the imtrwctions a b c u r ~ o u m ~ p s w n r n l v e . )  

IForward not3kation of any change in sddres.) 

14. CONTlNUAnON OF ITEM 8, ISSUES (If app/iCab/e) 
Force several good years.  1 hope that when considering my case you do not only look at my last year but also the many before that 
that I served honorably along with the success and discipline that 1 took with me to the civilian world.  My success and discipline in 
the civilian world is a reflection of what the Air Force gave me.  I have since married a man in the Marine Corp and c h m ~ g  my 
discharge could make a very big impact on our family.  I have m y  references if needed to support my honorable servibe for the 
nine years that I served. 

15. CONTWUAmON OF ITEM 8, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (If applcabte) 

16. REMARKS (If applicable) 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS 437TH AIRLIFI WMG (AMC) 

F~9rn-G-c~ 227 

DEC 0 4 2002 

FROM:  437 LRSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum-Board  Hearing 

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 for discharge is approved, your service will be characterized as honorable, 
general, or under other than honorable conditions.  I am recommending that your service be 
characterized as general. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On 13 Nov 02, you received an article 15 for the following offenses (atch 1 a): 

(1)  On or about 3 Aug 02, you made and uttered to Cypress Cove a certain check in the 

words and figures as follows to wit, check # 591 in the amount of $600.00 and failed to 
maintain sufficient funds for said check. 

(2)  On or about 5 Sep 02, you made and uttered to Cypress Cove a certain check in words 

and figures as to wit, check # 625 in the amount of $966.14 and failed to maintain 
sufficient funds for said check. 

(3)  On or about 1 Sep 02 through 3 1 Oct 02, you failed to pay a just  debt to Cypress Cove 

Apartment Homes in the amount of $1 141.14. 

b.  On or about 15 Jul02, you failed to maintain sufficient funds in your bank account for a 

check that was written to National Cash Advance in the amount of $345.00.  For b s  action 
you received a Letter of Reprimand, dated 23 Sep 02 (atch lb). 

c.  On or about 17 Sep 02, you failed to go to a scheduled dental appointment.  For this action 

you received a Letter of Reprimand, dated 18 Sep 02 (atch lc). 

d.  On or about 5 Mar 02, you failed to pay a just  debt, in that you had not paid your 

government travel card bill with a balance of $272.58.  Of this balance $141.88 was over 
90 days over due.  For this action you received a Letter of Reprimand, dated 8 Mar 02 (atch 
Id). 

AMC-GLOBAL  REACH FOR AMERICA 

e.  On 1 1 Jan 02, you received an Article 15 for the following offenses (atch 1 e): 

(1)  From on or about 8 Aug 01 to on or about 13 Nov 01, you were derelict in the 

performance of your duties in that you willfully failed to refrain from using you Bank 
of America Government Visa Travel Card for non-official travel expenses by making 
two purchases totaling approximately $85.68. 

(2)  From on or about  11 Oct 01 to on or about 9 Jan 02, you were derelict in the 

performance of your duties in that you negligently failed to pay your delinquent Bank 
of America Government Visa Charge Card, which had a balance of $1,4.18.83. 

(3)  On or about 26 Oct 01, you made and uttered to Bank of America Government Visa 

Travel Card a check in words and figures, to wit:  Check number 5 11 in the amount of 
$15 17.97 and failed to maintain sufficient funds for said check. 

f.  On or about 12 Dec 0 1, you were derelict in duty and  you failed to go to a scheduled 

meeting.  For this action you received a Letter of Reprimand, dated 13 Dec 01 (atch If). 

g.  On or about 20 Jul01, you failed to go to your appointed place of duty for a scheduled 

pretest on your CDC7s. On or about 21 Jul01 you were derelict in the performance of your 
duties as a vehicle operator.  For this action you received a Letter of Reprimand and were 
placed on a control roster, dated 2 Aug Ol(atch lg). 

h.  On or about 21 May 01, you made and uttered to Osan Bowling Center a certain check in 
the words and figures as follows to wit, check #  1883 in the amount of $5.25 and failed to 
maintain sufficient finds for said check.  For this action you received a Letter of 
Counseling, dated 22 May 01 (atch lh). 

i.  On or about 21 May 01, you failed to obey an order.  For this action you received a Letter 

of Reprimand and it was placed in your UIF, dated 23 May 01 (atch  li). 

j.  On or about 21 Jul01, you failed to pay just debts to several different agencies and 
individuals in the amount of $3,325.40.  For these actions you received a Letter of 
Reprimand and an Unfavorable Information File was established, dated 21 Jul01 (atch  lj). 

3.  This action could result in your separation from the Air Force.  I am recommending that you 
receive a general discharge.  The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction  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. 

4.  You have the right to: 

a.  Consu.lt legal counsel. 

b.  Present your case to an administrative discharge board. 

c.  Be represented by legal counsel at a board hearing. 

d.  Submit statements on your behalf in addition to, or in lieu of, the board hearing. 

e.  Waive the above rights.  You must consult legal counsel before making a decision to 
waive any of your rights. 

5.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to 
437th Medical Group, Physical Exams at  093 0  on  $'  W o z f o r t h e  
examination. 
6.  Military legal counsel (Capt BAC, 

Bldg. 503,3-4415116) has been obtained 

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to assist you.  An appointment has been scheduled for you to consult with him on 

.  Instead of the appointed counsel, you may have another, if the lawyer you request 
is in the active military service and is reasonably available as determined according to AFI 51- 
201.  In addition to military counsel, you have the right to employ civilian counsel.  The Air 
Force does not pay expenses incident to the employment of civilian counsel.  Civilian counsel, if 
employed, must be readily available. 

7.  Confer with your counsel and reply, in writing, within 7 workdays, specifying the rights you 
choose to exercise.  The statement must be signed in the presence of your counsel who also will 
sign it.  If you waive your right to a hearing before an administrative discharge board, you may 
submit written statements on your own behalf.  1 will send the statements to the discharge 
authority with the case file to be considered with this recommendation.  If you fail to respond, 
your failure will constitute a waiver of the right to the board hearing. 

8.  If you request a board and you fail to appear without good cause, your failure to appear 
constitutes a waiver of your right to be present at the hearing. 

9.  Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974.  A 
copy of AFI 36-3208, is available for your use at 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron Orderly 
Room. 

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

commander 

Attachments: 
1. Documents Supporting Reason for Discharge 

a.  Article 15, dated 13 Nov 02 
b.  LOR, dated 23 Sep 02 
c.  LOR, dated 18 Sep 02 
d.  LOR, dated 8 Mar 02 
e.  Article 15, dated 19 Jan 02 
f.  LOR, dated 13 Dec 01 
g.  LOR, dated 2 Aug 01 
h.  LOC, dated 22 May 01 
i.  LOR, dated 23 May 01 
j.  LOR/Crll;, dated 2 1 Jul0 1 

2.  Other Documents Containing Derogatory Information - Not Listed in Notification Letter