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AF | DRB | CY2005 | FD2005-00237
Original file (FD2005-00237.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD

 

 

NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL)

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ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD

 

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE

 

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PERSONAL APPEARANCE

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HEARING DATE

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CASE NUMBER

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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.

Names and votes will be made available to the applicant at the applicant’s request.

 

 

 

TO:
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550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 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

 

 

 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 (EF-V2)

Previous edition will be used
CASE NUMBER

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE FD-2005-00237

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 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 dereliction of duty on two separate occasions. He also received one
Letter of Reprimand, one Letter of Counseling, four Records of Individual Counseling and an Unfavorable
Information File for being late for duty, operating a vehicle without insurance, speeding, and failure to
comply with standards. The DRB opined that through these administrative actions, the applicant had ample
opportunities to change his 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. If he can provide additional documented information to
substantiate an issue, the applicant should consider exercising his right to make a personal appearance before
the Board. If he should choose to exercise his right to a personal appearance hearing, the applicant should be
prepared to provide the DRB with factual evidence of the inequity and any exemplary post-service
accomplishments as well as any contributions to the community.

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
FD2005-00237

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
ANDREWS AFB, MD

| (Former A1C) (HGH A1C)

1. MATTER UNDER REVIEW: Appl rec’d a GEN Disch fr Luke AFB, AZ on 08 Sep 98 UP

AFI 36-3208, para 5.49 (Misconduct ~ Minor Disciplinary Infractions). Appeals
for Honorable Discharge.

2. BACKGROUND:

a. DOB: 03 Oct 74. Enimt Age: 20 4/12. Disch Age: 23 11/12. Educ: HS DIPL.
AFQOT: N/A. A-92, E-95, G-92, M-88. PAFSC: 2A353B - Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance Journeyman. DAS: 05 Jan 96.

b. Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 10 Feb 95 ~ 16 May 95 (3 months 7 days) (Inactive).

3. SERVICE UNDER REVIEW:

a. Enlisted as Amn 17 May 95 for 4 yrs. Svd: 03 Yrs 03 Mo 12 Das, all AMS.
b. Grade Status: Alc - 17 Mar 96

c. Time Lost: None.

da. Art 15's: (1) 30 Jul 98, Luke AFB, AZ - Article 92. You, who knew of
your duties, on or about 16 Jul 98, were derelict in the
performance of those duties in that you negligently
failed to identify a basic postflight-carded item, to
wit: IF-16CG-6WC-1, card number 1-045, item number i,
the worn left main landing gear tire of aircraft number
90-0765, as it was your duty to do. You, who knew of
your duties, on or about 14 Jul 98, were derelict in the
performance of those duties in that you negligently
failed to identify a basic postflight-carded item, to
wit: 1F-16CG-6WC-1, card number 1-022, item number 2,
the damage incurred from a bird strike on the lower
right strake leading to the ammunition bay, as it was
your duty to do. Suspended reduction to Airman.
Forteen days extra duty. (No appeal) (No mitigation)

e. Additional: RIC, 05 JUN 98 - Failure to comply with standards.
LOR/UIF, 14 APR 97 - Operating a vehicle without insurance
and speeding.
RIC, 30 JAN 97 ~- Late for duty.
RIC, 16 JAN 97 - Late returning to duty after lunch break.
RIC, 18 SEP 97 - Late for duty.
LOC, 13 FEB 96 - Late returning from lunch.
FD2005-00237

£. CM: None.

g. Record of SV: 17 May 95 - 16 Jan 97 Luke AFB 3. (Initial)
17 Jan 97 - 16 Jan 98 Luke AFB 3. (Annual)

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

i. Stmt of Sv: TMS: (03) Yrs (06) Mos (19) Das
TAMS: (03) Yrs (03) Mos (12) Das

4. BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW: Appln (DD Fm 293) dtd 08 Jun 05
(Change Discharge to Honorable)

 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF.

ATCH

1. Applicant's Issues.

2. DD Form 214.

3. Two Letters of Recommendation.
4, Certificate of Recognition.

2730UL05/ia
13 JUN 2005 FpZéoS -CORZST

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE Form Approved
FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OMB No. 0704-0004
{Please read instructions on Pages 3 and 4 BEFORE completing this application.) Expires Aug 31, 2006

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information, Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection
of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Department of Defense, Executive Services and Communications Directorate (0704-0004). Respondents should be aware

that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penaity for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB
control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE ADDRESS ON

BACK OF THIS PAGE.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 1553; £.0. 9397.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(S): To apply for a change in the characterization or reason for military discharge issued to an individual.

ROUTINE USE(S): None.
DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to provide identifying information may impede processing of this application. The request for
Social Security Number is strictly to assure proper identification of the individual and appropriate records.

1. APPLICANT DATA {The person whase discharge is to be reviewed). PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE INFORMATION.

a. BRANCH OF SERVICE (X one) | MARINE CORPS [wavy X | ain FORCE |_| coast guar
best, Middle Initial) c. GRADE/RANK AT DISCHARGE _| d. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

E-3

2. DATE OF DISCHARGE OR SEPARATION | 4. DISCHARGE CHARACTERIZATION RECEIVED [Xx one) | 5. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED ([X one}
(YYYYMMDD) (if date is more than 15 years HONORABLE x | CHANGE TO HONORABLE

age,.submninal DD hon FA9) GENERAL/UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS CHANGE TO GENERAL/UNDER

1998/09/08 HONORABLE CONDITIONS
UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS GUANGE TGAUNGARAGIEGED

3. UNIT AND LOCATION AT DISCHARGE BAD CONDUCT (Special court-martial only} {Not applicable for Air Force}
OR SEPARATION UNCHARACTERIZED CHANGE NARRATIVE REASON FOR

63 FS (AETC) Luke AFB OTHER Expiain! SEPARATION TO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. ISSUES: WHY AN UPGRADE OR CHANGE IS REQUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST (Continue in tem 14. See instructions on

Page 3.}
My carly discharge was unfair, unnecessary and biased. The decision to discharge me was based on the unfit, temporary command

of 2 Gee; a Crew Flight Chief of 63 FS in the summer of 1998. I had a few L.O.C's for minor misconduct early in my
term and those issues were dealt with justly and provided correction. Whe DR, took over as the new flight chief that
summer, nobody liked him and he didn't treat anyone as if he liked them. He ae to "make me a mister" ( a civilian ) a few

7. (X if applicable) AN APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED ON (yyyymmMpD)
AND THIS FORM iS SUBMITTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL ISSUES, JUSTIFICATION, OR EVIDENCE.
8. IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION, THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED AS EVIDENCE: {Continue in Item 17.

/f military documents or medical records are relevant to your case, please send copies.) .
There are two letters which I had to write in response to the Article 15 that was imposed on me fro EEE because of the

birdstrike incident. They both give more.detail to what happened the night of the unfortunate inspection and the prior circumstances
surrounding it. I also have two letters of recommendation from my college professors, a copy of a certificate and a DD form 214.

9. TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one}

x CONDUCT A RECORD REVIEW OF MY DISCHARGE BASED ON MY MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
SUBMITTED BY ME. | AND/OR fcounsel/representative) WILL NOT APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD.

LAND/OR {counse//representative) WISH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE THE BOARD IN THE
WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA.

| AND/OR (counsel/representative} WISH TO APPEAR AT A HEARING AT NO EXPENSE TO THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE A TRAVELING PANEL CLOSEST TO
(enter city and state} (NOTE: The Navy Discharge Review Board does not have a traveling panel.)

10.a, COUNSEL/REPRESENTATIVE (/f any) NAME (Last, First, Middle initial] AND ADDRESS |b. TELEPHONE NUMBER {include Area Code}
(See Item 10 of the instructions about counsel/representative.} :

 

c. E-MAIL

 

d. FAX NUMBER (/nclude Area Code}

11. APPLICANT MUST SIGN IN ITEM 13.a. BELOW. If the record in question is that of a deceased or Incompetent person, LEGAL PROOF OF

DEATH OR INCOMPETENCY MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. If the application is signed by other than the applicant, indicate
the name (print) and relationship by marking a box below.

SPOUSE | WwiDow | | WIDOWER | NEXT OF KIN | LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE | | OTHER (Specify)

12.a, CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS OF APPLICANT OR PERSON ABOVE b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (include Area Code}
{Forward natification of any change in address.} Beene ote

 

 

 

 

 

 

d. FAX NUMBER [include Area Cade)

13. CERTIFICATION. | make the foregoing statements, as part of my claim, with full knowledge of the CASE NUMBER
penalties involved for willfully making a false statement or claim. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Sections 287 (De not write in this space.)
and 1001, provide that an individual shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years,

or both.) —=
RE oe a b. DATE SIGNED - REQUIRED F “Pp 200 >

(YYYYMMDD)

2005/06/08 602%)
DD FORM 293, MAR 2004 E EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. Page 1 of 4 Pages
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14, CONTINUATION OF ITEM 6, ISSUES (/f applicable)

| days after I spoke with him privately on the flightline because of my past record. I'll admit that I wasn't the perfect airman and that
J made a few personal mistakes during my term, especially in the first year, but I was a good, reliable worker who always obeyed.
orders and gave respect to my superiors. I was surprised at his attitude toward me. I felt as if he was waiting for an opportunity to
burn me. I was probably not the only lower ranking airman in the 63 FS who was "warned" by him. A few weeks later he gave me
an L.O.C. for not keeping my jet clean enough for a contest! I was working 12 hours on the night shift changing engines and other
repairs but I still tried to squeeze in about an hour a night wiping down my jet’s landing gear to keep the dirt and grease off. I was
the assistant crew chief on the jet and I did my best to maintain it and keep it running first, then its appearance came in second.
MSgt@igggifdido't care or believe me. A few months later a small birdstrike unknowingly hits a jet that I inspect for a BPO. No
one sees it, not the pilot, nor anyone else on the flight line that night. I never happened to ever see it with my own eyes and I sign
off the inspection as routine. The next day I hear there was a birdsrike ( which caused no real damage) on the.jet I inspected. No
one else in the whole squadron really made a big deal of it. The other crew chiefs understood that little things like that happened. It
is just a reality. Yet the unreasonable and hot tempered MS gil wanted to kick me out of the Air Force against my wishes.

15. CONTINUATION OF ITEM 8, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS [if applicable}

16. REMARKS (ff applicable)

Thank you for your time and attention. The Va benefits that I could use would help me greatly with the GI bill and with health
insurance. I humbly ask the board to overturn the decision one grade higher from a general/under honorable conditions to an
honorable one for my sake. I would have stayed in the Air Force and made a career out of it if it were possible for me but fate led
me elsewhere. J don't regret being in the military at all. I would highly recommend it to any young man or woman for many
reasons. I am studying to be a High School History teacher at Marywood University in Scranton. I'm sure that I can have a great
influence on graduates deciding whether or not to join the Armed Forces in the future. I would like to tell them all the positive
aspects of the military. This decision will greatly affect my own opinion and consequentially many others down the road. [hope I
will have a pleasing opinion overall rather than a rejection on this matter, Although I would never put the military in a bad light, an’
upgrade of my discharge status would bring a revolutionary opportunity for me and solidfy my extenuous belief to Aim High for
others.

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On the evening of 14 July, I started my preflight inspection of aircraft 90-0755 at
approximately 2000 hours. The jet was all the way out on “Echo Row”, where there are no lights-
available as on the main flightline. The sun was already set over the mountains and the only
lighting that I had to rely on to do my inspection was a flashlight out of my toolbox. Once it gets
dark at night, there are supposed to be light-alls (NF-2’s) out on Echo Row; but on that night, at
the time of my inspection, the A.G.E. driver had not brought them out yet.

I did my PR/BPO inspection with my flashlight and T.O. It took me about 35 minutes to
complete. I felt that I did a thorough inspection of the entire jet and felt confident that it was
‘ready to fly again tomorrow. Two weapons crews’also inspected their systems on the jet that
very night too and obviously felt the same way.

The next day, SSgt @iljgp found a bloodstreak along the right underside of the jet in front of
the ammunition rounds counter. It was very noticeable to him in broad daylight. He found the
rest of the bird stuffed inside the hole of the ammo rounds counter. .

I remember looking up at the rounds counter and looking at the general area of the birdstrike
the night before. Unfortunately, I did not happen to shine the flashlight on the four- inch streak
of blood and notice it. I know if it was earlier in the day or if the jet was on the main flightline,
where much more light is available, I would have seen it easily; or at the very least, someone else
would have seen it. . .

As far as all the other mistakes and bad judgments I’ve displayed in the past, I am truly sorry
and regretful for. I’ve learned from my mistakes and I want to overcome them. But I wasn’t
given an Article 15 because of the many mistakes I’ve done in my career, it’s because of a
birdstrike. This incident i is something that was very unlucky for me and I feel that it could have
happened to any crew chief.

I understand the situation that my supervisors and I are in and that something has to be done.
A pilot’s life being put at risk along with a bad track record constitutes some form of
punishment. Therefore, I accept the Article 15. I will spend more time and attention to detail on
my daily aircraft inspections. I'll show a better attitude and be a better member of the U.S. Air

Force all around. _)_)

27 July, 98

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1 am requesting an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. I served for over 3 years and
accumulated a poor track record. The majority of my L.O.C.’s were received in my first year at the 634
Fighter Squadron. I’ll admit I wasn’t fully adapted and disciplined to working on the flightline back then;
but the biggest reason for the 4 L.O.C.’s concerning tardiness was caused by miscommunication between
myself and flight chiefs and expeditors. In one case, (13 Feb 96) an emergency happened during my lunch
break and I was unable to contact the squadron.

On 4 April 97, while employed at the HazMat Management Center, I received an L.O.R. for not having —
insurance on my P.O.V. At that time, I was experiencing financial problems with unexpected expenses. I
had to sacrifice a few towards car insurance to cover other more important bills.

‘In Jan 98, I returned to my original AFSC as a crew chief and caught up with my 5 skill-level training in
a matter of a few short months. I felt things were turning around and looking much brighter for me. Many
co-workers have told me personally that my attitude and work performance has improved since prior to
working at HazMat for 10 months. I can honestly say I was giving 100% everyday to prove to my fellow
airmen and myself that I was a competent crew chief and a decent airman.

On 5 June 98, I received an L.O.C. for failure to comply with standards. These standards were that of a
SSgt Weathers, who didn’t believe that I cleaned on my jet enough. The appearance of a jet is based merely
on a matter of opinion and speculation of how clean a jet is and should be. My flight chief, MSgt 7
and SSot A Pdian’t believe that I wiped on my jet just about every night and accused me of lying to
them; even though I had witnesses who said I did clean my jet regularly. This L.O.C. is totally biased,
unfair, and in my own opinion, utterly ridiculous. My flight chief, MS¢t gh ow was looking to burn
me at any chance he got. I truly believe he is an unreasonable man who lets his temper get the best of him.

On 6 July 98, I missed a tire that was slightly worn beyond limits on my preflight inspection. MSgt
@HERND as on leave at the time and it was put off as a minor and common mistake by my superiors. The
next day, I was told to be more observant on my inspections and it was left at that. No dereliction of duty or

punishment of any kind was mentioned that day.
On 14 July 98, the birdstrike was discovered by another crew chief that I missed the night before; and I

stress the word, ‘night’. The fact that it was past 2000 and the jet was parked off the main flightline, was
the reason J did not see the small streak of blood. It was simply too dark for me to see something that I
wasn’t even looking for. I had no idea that the jet was hit by a bird; neither did the pilot nor two weapons
crews that inspected the jet that same night. MSgt@lljjllilwas back from leave and jumped all over me for
this incident and the worn tire incident from the week before. He already had his mind set before I even had
a chance to explain my circumstances and situation. He wanted me discharged and there was nothing I
could do about it.

The main reason that I’m asking for an honorable discharge is because of the Montgomery: G.I Bill.
It is very important to me that I will be able to afford to go to college in the near future. | attended Penn
State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus for 1 year prior to my enlistment in the Air Force. I couldn’t

continue studying at Penn State primarily because of costs and expenses. The G.I. Bill was a major
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incentive for me to join the Air Force, along with the training, experience, travel, and just the pride of being
part of the military.

I had particularly high ASVAB scores in all four categories ( A-92, E-95, G-92, M-88 ), I was the
Academic Monitor in basic training, I had very good scores throughout tech-school and I finished my

CDC’s in half the allotted time. I know I can succeed in college and open many doors of opportunity for
myself if given a chance. The G.I. Bill gives me that chance. I had only to remain as an enlisted member

until 16 May 99 to complete 4 years of service with an honorable discharge. A general discharge without

the benefit of the G.I. Bill is a disappointment and a heavy damper on my future plans.
I’ve always tried to please everyone that I’ve worked for and I’ve been willing to do anything anyone
asked of me. I’ve made some bad judgments and have had some bad luck in my career but I still respect

the Air Force and the country it defends. I will never regret joining the service and would never put it

down, regardless of an honorable discharge or a general one.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
63d Fighter Squadron (AETC)
Luke Air Force Base Arizona

a AUS 17 joo
MEMORANDUM FOR A 1C Sa oa?

FROM: CC
SUBJECT: Notification Memorandum

1. [am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Minor
Disciplinary Infractions. The authority for this action is AFI 36-3208, Section H,
paragraph 5.49. If my recommendation 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 14 Jul 98, you were derelict in your duties by negligently failing to identify
a basic postflight-carded item. This is evidenced by an Article 15, dated 30 Jul 98.

b. On 6 Jul 98, you were derelict in your duties by negligently failing to identify a
basic postflight-carded item. This is evidenced by an Article 15, dated 30 Jul 98.

c. On 5 Jun 98, you failed to comply with standards by not maintaining the
appearance of an aircraft. This is evidenced by a Record of Individual Counseling, dated

5 Jun 98.

d. On 4 Apr 97, you operated a motor vehicle without insurance. This is
evidenced by a Letter of Reprimand, dated 14 Apr 97 and a UIF action, dated 29 Apr 97.

e. On 29 Jan 97, you were 50 minutes late returning from your break. This is
evidenced by a Record of Individual Counseling, dated 30 Jan 97.

f. On 16 Jan 97, you failed to return from lunch on time. This is evidenced by a
Record of Individual Counseling, dated 16 Jan 97.

g. On 18 Sep 96, you failed to report to work on time. This is evidenced by a
Record of Individual Counseling, dated 18 Sep 96.

h. On 13 Feb 96, you failed to return from lunch on time. This is evidenced by a
Letter of Counseling, dated 13 Feb 96.
FD 2205 -23.5 37

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, and if
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 subjected to recoupment.

4. You have the right to consult counsel. Military legal counsel has been obtained to
assist you. An appointment for you to consult the Area Defense Counsel at Building
1150, Suite 3015, Luke AFB, AZ, extension 6701 has been scheduled for 17 4v6 W
at «1330 . 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 separation authority to consider must reach me by 043e 224498 unless you
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 in your own behalf, your failure
will constitute a waiver of your right to do so.

7. You must retrieve your medical records from the 56th Medical Group Hospital
Outpatient records and immediately report to Physical Exams, Building 810, with your
medical records and your copy of this AFI 36-3208 discharge package for medical review

and/or examination.

8. Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act
Statement. A copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in your unit orderly room.

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

 
  

t Col, USAF

Attachments:
1. AF Form 3070, dated 30 Jul 98

2. Submission of Matters, dated 27 Jul 98
AF Form 174, dated 5 Jun 98

Letter of Reprimand, dated 14 Apr 97
AF Form 1058, dated 29 Apr 97

AF Form 174, dated 30 Jan 97

AF Form 174, dated 16 Jan 97

AF Form 174, dated 18 Sep 96

Letter of Counseling, dated 13 Feb 96

CHONAAL YW

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    Original file (FD2004-00421.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    Applicant's Issues. Some of the airmen names on the applications were the ones being discharged at the time. For this offense you received a Letter of Counseling (LOC), dated 3 Dec 98. d. On or about 9 Nov 98, you failed to go to your appointed place of duty.

  • AF | DRB | CY2003 | FD2003-00381

    Original file (FD2003-00381.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    The records indicated the applicant received an Article 15, a Letter of Reprimand, a Letter of Admonishment, and a Record of Individual Counseling for misconduct, most of which related to financial irresponsibility. 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...

  • AF | DRB | CY2006 | FD2005-00171

    Original file (FD2005-00171.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    - -- - ICE AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL) GRADE - TYPE GEN - COUNSEL No YES X I I X NAME OF COUNSEL AND OR ORGANIZATION PERSONAL APPEARANCE A1C RECORD REVIEW ADDRESS AND OR ORGANIZATION OF COUNSEL MEMBER SITTING 1 I " VOTE ORT@CBOARD * HON GEN UOTHC OTHER DENY x +* x +* 2 3 4 APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE LETTER OF NOTIFICATION BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF PERSONAL...

  • AF | DRB | CY2004 | FD2003-00497

    Original file (FD2003-00497.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    3RD FLOOR ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 (EF-V2) Previous edition will be used AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE CASE NUMBER FD-2003-00497 GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable and to change the reenlistment code. This action could result in your separation with an under other than honorable (UOTHC) service characterization. In addition to military counsel, you have the right to employ civilian counsel.

  • AF | DRB | CY2003 | FD2001-0466

    Original file (FD2001-0466.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    The records indicated the applicant received an Article 15 for violating a lawful instruction by entering the dormitory quarters of a member of the opposite sex, an Article 15 for disrespectful language toward a superior NCO, a Letter of Counseling for failing to use a Technical Order, a Letter of Counseling for not using the chain of command, a Letter of Counseling for using tobacco products in a military facility, and eight Letters of Counseling for being late for work. The award was...

  • AF | DRB | CY2003 | FD2003-00141A

    Original file (FD2003-00141A.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    The supervisors at hand did not offer positive mentoring, but told me the Air Force comes first, and that is the Air Force. I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Misconduct, Minor Disciplinary Infractions. For violating 24-hours quarters authorization, you received a LOR on 31 Mar 99, which was placed in your existing UIF on 13 Apr 99 (Atch 4, Tab 1).