AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD 

NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER  (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL) 

A 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

TYPE GEN 
CDUNSEL 

YES 

No 

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NAME OF COUNSEL AND OR ORGANEATION 

GRADE 

A1C 

RECORD REVIEW 

X 
ADDRESS AND OR ORGANIZATION OF COUNSEL 

21 Dec 2005 
@PUC*NT'S 

FD-2005-00244 

AND THE B O F ' S  DEClSlOFAL RAVON*I  $EDISCUSSED  ON nlE ATTACKED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW B O W  DECISIONa RATIONUE 

Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision ofthe Board, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout 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: 

FROM: 

SPLFIMRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 

SECRETARY OFTHE 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 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable, change the reason and authority 
for the discharge, change the reenlistment code. 

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined to 
zxercise this right. 

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

FINDINGS:  Upgrade  of  discharge,  change  of  reason  and  authority  for  discharge,  and  change  of 
reenlistment code are 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 a General Discharge for failure in the alcohol rehabilitation program.  In addition, he also 
received four Letters of Reprimand, three Records of Individual Counseling and an Unfavorable Information 
File for failure to  obey a direct order, underage  drinking, disruptive behavior,  disrespectful toward NCOs, 
foul language, financial irresponsibility, abusing military property, dereliction of duty and not in compliance 
with  uniform  appearance.  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. 

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 AlC)  (HGH AlC) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr Mountain Home AFB, ID on 11 
May 94 UP AFR 39-10, para 5-32c (Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure).  Appeals for 
Honorable Discharge, and to Change the RE Code, Reason and Authority for 
Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 11 Jan 73.  Enlmt Age: 17 7/12.  Disch Age: 21 4/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-63,  E-61,  G-62,  M-36. PAFSC: 1C052 - Operations Resource 
Management Journeyman. DAS: 10 Oct 91. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 07 Sep 90 -  06 Aug 91 (11 months) (~nactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 07 Aug 91 for 4 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 09 Mo 05 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  07 Dec 92 
Amn  -  07 Feb 92 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: LOR, 28 APR 94 -  Failure to obey a direct order. 

LOR, 19 AUG 93 -  Underage drinking, volume of stereo too 

RIC, 21 SEP 93 - Disrespectful toward NCOs and foul 

loud, rowdy and disruptive behavior. 

language. 

LORDIF, 27 APR 93 - Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR/UIR, 27 APR 93 - Abused military property. 
RIC, 19 MAR 92 - Dereliction of duty. 
RIC, 07 Aug 92 - Not in compliance with uniform appearance. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 07 Aug 91 -  06 Apr 93  Mountain Home AFB  3  (Initial) 

07 Aug 93 -  06 Apr 94  Mountain Home AFB  2  (Annua1)REF 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  NDSM, SWASM W/1 DEV, AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (03) Yrs  (08) Mos  (05) Das 
TAMS: (02) Yrs  (09) Mos  (05) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 16 Jun 05. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable, and Change the RE Code, Reason and Authority 

for Discharge) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's Issues 

June 27,2005 

Air Force Review Boards Agency 
S A F r n R  
550-C Street West, Suite 40 
Randolph AFB, TX 78 15 0-4742 

To Whom It May Concern:, 

I am  a  32 year  old  male who  served in the USAF  fiom August,  1991 to  May,  1994. 
During that time, I had the distinct privilege and honor to serve my country both stateside 
and abroad in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.  Throughout my 
military career, I had  always exhibited a high standard in my work  sad a dedication to 
,  serving my  country to  the best  of  my  abilities.  While  deployed  as  an  E-2  to  Saudi 
'  Arabia, I took on a project of getting 5 fighter squadrons online and communicating with 
computer systems in the US to  allow entry of flight hours and events.  This was a feat 
that  several superiors had  attempted to  do, but  with no  success.  VVkile  serving in the 
USAF, I had encountered disciplinary action due to my use of alcoholic beverages while 
under the age of 21, which eventually led to my discharge with a reentry code of "2B"  on 
my DD214, prohibiting me fi-om reenlisting.  I have never, nor did I ever have a problem 
with alcohol and I stand firm, with many who believe that if a soldier can carry a weapon 
and die for hisher country, than why such a stiff penalty for drinking.  I found it difficult 
to  understand  and  comprehend how  a uniformed  service could have  a  different set  of 
rules  and punishment based  upon  where  you  are  stationed.  Although  I  was  only  18, 
others that were the same age as I serving abroad overseas did not face the same punitive 
action for consuming alcoholic beverages.  At 18, I was young, immature and had much 
I  will  be  the  first  to  admit  that  I wish  I would  have  done  things 
growing  to  do. 
differently.  Today, at age 32, I am much more mature, focused and driven to succeed in 
all that I do.  With the world in chaos as it is today, I believe now more than ever that I 
have a duty to fight for the very freedom that has made this country great!  I loved my 
time  in the U S M  and I yearn for the  opportunity to be  able to reenlist  and make  an 
impact and a difference.  I would hope that the board could find leniency in granting an 
upgrade to my discharge status, as well as enabling me to reenlist by changing my reentry 
code. 

Thank  you  in  advance  for  your  consideration. 
understanding and fairness will be used in evaluating my situation. 

I  sincerely  hope  that  a  level  of 

Sincerely, 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS 366TH WING (ACC) 

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, IDAHO 

FROM:  389 FS/CC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Letter 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for failure in alcohol 
abuse rehabilitation.  AFR 39-10,  paragraph 5-32(c), authorizes this action.  If  my 
recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized general. 

2.  I'm taking this action because of y o u  unwillingness to cooperate with the alcohol abuse 
rehabilitation.  Specifically: 

a.  On or about 26 Apr 94, you openly admitted you violated a direct order from the 

commander that you not consume alcoholic beverages for a 90 day period while you were entered 
in Track IV of the alcohol rehabilitation program (Atch 1). 

b.  On  1 Dec 93, Social Actions at MHAFlB was notified that you called Keflevik, Iceland and 
stated you were looking forward to PCSing there so you could drink and party with them (Atch 
2). 

c.  On  18 Aug 93, you were observed in your dormitory consuming alcoholic beverages in 

violation of Idaho state codes after being counseled for this the previous week (Atch 3). 

3.  The Area Defense Counsel has been obtained to assist you.  I have made an appointment for 
 512, on2 May 94, at 0900.  Y ~ U  must ensure 
you to consult Captai b
that a copy of your discharge package is provided to your counsel for his review.  You may 
consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

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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 S flcz  qq 
an extension for good cause show.  I will send them to the separation authority. 

unless you request and receive 

5.  Your failure to consult counsel or to submit statements in your own behalf, will constitute a 
waiver of your right to do so. 

6.  You must report to the USAF Hospital, Mountain Home AFB, Examination Section, with 
your medical records, immediately for blood tests.  You have been scheduled for a medical 
examination, at the above location, at 1015, on 2 Mav 94.  You must be in uniform.  If you wear 
glasses, wear them and also bring your shot records with you. 

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

8.  You will surrender your ID card to me immediately 

9.  This letter authorizes you to proceed to the Security Police, Pass and Registration Section, 
building 512, no later than 0900 3 
vehicle sticker and your USAF vehicle decal after which you will be issued a temporary permit 
and a temporary ID card good for 90 days.  If the discharge action is still pending at the end of 90 
d,ays, another temporary ID card and temporary vehicle decal will be issued to you until the case 
is finalized. 

where you wil.1 turn in your Mountain Home AFB 

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

Attachments: 
1. LOR, 28 Apr 94 
2.  MFR, undated 
3.  LOR, 19 Aug 93