AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING  RECORD 

ITIAL) 

GRADE 

A1C 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

X 

RECORD REVIEW 

NAME OF COUNSEL AND OR ORCANUATION 

ADDRESS AND OR ORCANlZATlON  OF COUNSEL 

- 1  

1 

TYPE  GEN 
CoUNSEL 

YES 

No 
X 

MEMBER SITTING 

- 

HON 

GEN 

UOTHC 

OTHER 

DENY 

X 

INDEX NUMBER 

A49.00 

I 

I 

I 

I 

EXHIBITS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD 

1  I  ORDER APPOINTING  THE BOARD 
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 APPEARANCE 

l 

HEARING DATE 

CASE NUMBER 

TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE 

29 Dec 2005 
APPLICANT'S ISSVE AND THE BOARD'S DEClSlONAL RATIONAL ARE DISGUSSEb ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE D I W A R G E  REVlEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

FD-2005-00288 

I 

I 

I 

Case heard at Washington, D.C. 

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, 

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

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

lR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
E REVIEW BOARD 
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 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2005-00288 

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

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,  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 does not contest his discharge, he states he wants to rejoin the military and believes in his 
maturity  and  growth  since  his  discharge.  The  records  indicated  the  applicant  received  three  Letters  of 
Reprimand,  three  Letters  of  Counseling,  one  Memorandum  for  Record  and  nine  AETC  Forms  341  for 
various  acts of misconduct to  include non-compliance with  Air Force standards, disobeying  a direct order, 
failing  room  inspection, missing  details, not  having  a i-lashlight in  formation, failure to meet  performance 
standards, lack  of motivation,  inability  to  follow  instructions,  failure to  maintain  accounting  of  materials, 
lack of responsibility  and compliance with security policies, and sleeping in class.  In addition, the applicant 
was disenrolled  from technical training twice.  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 

A I R   FORCE  DISCHARGE  REVIEW  BOARD 

ANDREWS  AFB,  MD 

(Former AMN)  (HGH AMN) 

1.  MATTER  UNDER  REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr Goodfellow AFB, TX on 17 Sep 
98 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.26  (Unsatisfactory Performance).  Appeals for Honorable 
  is charge,  and to Change the RE Code, Reason and Authority for Discharge. 

2 .   BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 11 Jun 79.  Enlmt Age: 18 3/12.  Disch Age: 19 3/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-77,  E-95,  G-88,  M-48. PAFSC: 1NOll -  Student. DAS: 10 Jun 98. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 23 Sep 97 -  13 Jan 98 (3 months 21 days) (Inactive). 

3 .  

SERVICE  UNDER  REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 14 Jan 98 for 4 yrs. Svd: 00 Yrs 08 Mo 05 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  Amn  -  14 Jul 98 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: AETC 125A, 27 AUG 98 -  Training Course Elimination (Course 

IN03 1 ) 

LOR, 25 AUG 98 -  Non compliance with Air Force standards. 
MFR, 24 AUG 98 -  Disobeying a direct order. 
AETC 341, 19 AUG 98 -  Failed room inspection. 
AETC 341, 19 AUG 98 -  Missed details and AETC 341 

AETC 341, 17 AUG 98 -  Failed to have flashlight in 

improperly filled out. 

formation or 2 AETC 341s when 
instructor requested them. 

AETC 341, 13 AUG 98 -  Failed room Inspection. 
LOC, 13 AUG 98 -  Failure to meet performance standards. 
LOR, 07 AUG 98 -  Lack of motivation, inability to follow 

instructions, and failure to maintain 
accounting of materials. 

LOR, 29 JUL 98 -  Lack of responsibility and compliance with 

security policies. 

AETC 341, 25 JUL 98 -  Flashlight not operational. 
AETC 341, 23 JUL 98 -  Missed CQ Briefing. 
LOC, 23 JUL 98 -  Misplacing Block I11 handout. 
AETC 341, 21 JUL 98 - Missed mandatory formation. 
AETC 341, 21 JUL 98 -  AETC Forms 341 not properly fill out. 
AETC 341, 21 Jul 98 -  AETC Forms 341 not in possession. 

LOC, 20 JUL 98 -  Late to formation, failed room inspection, 

and failure to sign the CQ Schedule. 

LOC, 13 JUL 98 -  Failure to keep track of study guide and 

sleeping in class. 

AETC 125A, 27 MAY 98 -  Elimination from training, (Course 

A 

f.  &M:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR. 

3C231), but recommend for 
retraining. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (00) Yrs  (11) Mos  (24) Das 
TAMS: (00) Yrs  (08) Mos  (04) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 18 Jul 05. 

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

Authority for Discharge) 

Issue 1:  Because of desire to rejoin the military and belief in my maturity 

and growth since discharge. 

ATCH 
None. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 

F W B Q S - ~ Z B ~  

31 Aug 98 

FROM:  3 15 TRSICC 

SUBJECT: Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Unsatisfactory 
Performance.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.26.  If 
my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as honorable or general.  I 
am recommending that your service be characterized as General. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  You failed to make satisfactory progress in a required training program.  Specifically, 

you failed block exams III-1 and III-2 with scores of 58% and 68'X~minimum passing is 70%- 
and progress checks 11-4 and III-8.  As a result, you were disenrolled fi-om your technical training 
course on 26 Aug 98.  Prior to disenrollment, you were counseled concerning your academic 
failure and received 4.5 hours of Special Individualized Assistance.  The squadron's efforts to 
improve your performance have been unsuccessful. 

b.  You have failed to meet Air Force standards on numerous occasions: 

(1)  On 9 Jul98, you were late to formation.  On 15 Jul98, your room failed 

inspection.  On 16 Jul98, you failed to sign the CQ Schedule.  For these violations, you received 
AETC Forms 341 and a Letter of Counseling (LOC) on 20 Jul98. 

(2) On 9 and 10 Jul98, you failed to keep track of your study guide and were 

sleeping during class.  On 13 Jul98, you again did not have your study guide in your possession. 
For these incidents, you received a LOC on 13 Jul98. 

(3)  On 21 Jul98, you violated the Phase Program by failing to have filled-out 
Forms 341 in your possession and you did not properly fill out the AETC Form 32 properly, 

You also missed casual formation at 0700.  On 23 Jul98, you missed your CQ briefing.  On 
25 Jul98, your flashlight was not operational.  For these violations you received AETC Forms 
341. 

(4)  On 23 Jul98, you received a LOC for losing your study materials.  On 29 Jul 

98, you received a LOR for  a security violation. 

perform your 
perform your duties. 

g 98, you received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for fail* 

'on  13 Aug 98, you received a LOC for continuing to fail to 

to 

(6)  On 13 Aug 98, your room failed inspection.  On 17 Aug 98, you failed to 

have flashlight or 341's on your person.  For these violations, you received AETC Forms 341. 

(7)  On 24 Aug 98, you disobeyed a direct order to replace your rank insignia on 

your BDU's,  for which you were counseled and received an AETC Form 341. 

(8)  On 19 Aug 98, your room failed inspection, you missed details, and your 341 

was improperly filled out.  For these violations, you received AETC Forms 34 1. 

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 you are 
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 subject to recoupment. 

4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military leg 
I have made an appointment for you to consult Captain 
98. You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

btained to assist you. 

at 09:OO on 1 Sep 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your oxbehalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by 3 Sep 98 unless you request and receive an 
extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the separation authority. 

Y 

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 have been scheduled for a medical examination. You must report to the Physical Exams 
Section of the Goodfellow Clinic at 8.00 on 9 Sep 98 for the examination. 

8.  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 in the Unit Orderly Room. 

Attachments: 
1.  AETC Forms 341 
2.  AETC Forms 341 
3.  LOR, 25 Aug 98 
4.  RMT, 22 Aug 98 
5.  Disobeying a direct order, 24 Aug 98 
6.  AETC Forms 341 
7.  LOC,  13Aug98 
8.  LOR, 7 Aug 98 
9.  LOR, 29 Ju198 
10. AETC Forms 341 
1 1. LOC, 23 Jul98 
12. AETC Forms 341 
13. LOC, 20 Jul98 
14. LOC,  13 Jul98 
15. AETC Forms 341 
16. Academic Training Records 
17. Airman's receipt of notification memorandum