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ISSUES  A94.05 

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1  I  ORDER APPOMTMG THE BOARD 
2  1  APPLICA'SION FOR  REVIEW OF DISCIlARGE 

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE 
I  TAPE RECORDMG OF PERSONAI, APPEARANCE 

28 Jul2006 
APPLICANT'S ISSUE AWD THEBDARD'S DECISIONAL KA'I'IONAL ARE DlSClJSSED ON 'rHk AT'rACHEU A1K FORCE DISCHARGE KEVlEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

FD-2005-00400 

Case heard in 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. 

*Reason and Authority 
+Reenlistment Code 

TO: 

SAFIMRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78 150-4742 

FROM: 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE  PERSONNEI. COIIN('1L 
AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW  BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD IrLOOH 
ANUHEWS ARB, MU 20762-7002 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

(EF-V2) 

Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NLIMBEK 

FD-2005-00400 

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

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: 

Issue 1.  Although not explicitly stated, the applicant coiltends her discharge was inequitable because it was 
too harsh.  She has expressed a desire for upgrade of her discharge to allow for reenlistment into the armed 
forces.  The records indicated the applicant received an Article  15 and a Letter of Reprimand for misconduct. 
In reverse order of occurrence, the Letter of Reprimand was for unauthorized absence from duty.  She also 
received an Article  15 for communicating a threat to injure a chief master sergeant by beating her up or 
stabbing her with a pair of scissors.  She also communicated a threat to burn down the chief master 
sergeant's house.  As a result of these actions, she received a suspended reduction to airman first class, 
forfeiture of pay and a reprimand.  The DRB opined that through these administrative actions, the applicant 
had ample opportunities to change her 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. 

Issue 2.  The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was doing well.  However, no inequity or 
impropriety in her discharge was suggested or found in the course of the hearing.  The Board concluded the 
misconduct of the applicant appropriately  characterized her term of service. 

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 

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(Former SRA)  (HGH SRA) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a GEN Disch fr USAF McChord AFB, WA on 18 
May 04 UP AFI 36-3208, para-5.11. 9 &  5.49  (Conditions that Interfere with 
Military Service  (Mental Disorders) and Minor Disciplinary Infractions).  Appeals 
for Honorable Discharge, and to Change the RE Code, Reason and Authority  for 
Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a.  DOB: 21 Sep 82.  Enlmt Age: 17 1/12.  Disch Age:  21 7/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-74,  E-65,  G-66,  M-28. PAFSC: 3A051 -  Information Management 
Journeyman. DAS: 9 Nov 03. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 16 Nov 99 -  22 Nov  99 (7 days) (Inactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 23 Nov  99 for 4 yrs.  Extended 18 Dec 02 for 15 months. 

Svd: 04 Yrs 05 Mo 26 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  SrA -  7 May 02 
A1C -  7 Jan 00 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  (1) 8 Apr  04, McChord AFB, WA -  Article  134.  You did, on 

or about 25 Mar 04, wrongfully communicate to SSgt 

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reduction to A1C.  Forfeiture of $369.00 pay, and a 
reprimand.  (No appeal)  (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 25 MAR 0 4   -  Unauthorized absence from duty on 23 Mar 

04 and 24 Mar  04. 

f.  CM:  None. 

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g.  Record of SV: 23 Nov 99 -  22 Jul 01  Minot AFB 
23 Jul 01 -  22 Jul 02  Minot AFB 
4  (Annual) 
23 Jul 02 -  23 Sep 03  Randolph AFB  4  (Annual) 

h.  Awards  &  Decs :  AFTR, AFGCM, NDSM, AFLSAR, AFOUA W/VALOR. 

i.  Stmt of S v :   TMS:  (04) Yrs  (06) Mos  (03) Das 
TAMS:  (04) Yrs  (05) Mos  (26) Das 

4 .   BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 28 Sep 05. 

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

Authority for Discharge) 

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AUTHORITY;  10 U.S.C.  1563; E.O.  9397. 
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made a mistake while I was in the Air Force. I got an article 15 for Wrongful Communication (JKN). I admit & recognize 
a. However, I know there arc those in the military with muhjpk nrticle  15's that are still saving their timc. f understand 

14. COnmNUATlON OF ITEM 6. ISSUES /If a&bbk) 
to individuals with criminal actions such as those who received civilian wnvictions or w h m  charged with felony's or misdamenors. 
I don't agree that my opporhmity to join any branch of scrvice should have been taka away. I am more concerned with having my 
nanitive reason and re-entry code changed than I am about having it upgradEd to an honorable. 1 ask that you wnsider all aspem of 
what you could change my code to, that I am able to at least join the guard or reserve units. Thank you for your time. 

I S .  CONnNUATlON OF ITEM 8. WpPoRnNo DOCUMENTS 111 
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16. REMARKS /H i p p h & l  
1 know a lot of applications that come b g h  the board, do not get approved. Pkasc consider me for ra-enlistment. I served four 
years, five months and twenty-eight day8 of active duty. I wed  a year in technical braining, two and a half years at Minot AFB 
ND, a year at Randolph AFB on a special duty assignment in AFPC, and six months at Mcchord AFB Wa, u a bafle of preference, 
before my enlistment was terminatad. Since I've  been out of the military, l'vc  graduated from Astuncad College and am curtently 
working on the last two years of my bachelors degree in social psychology. My intentiom are a continue into medical school and 
work for the military. I enjoyed my time while I was in. I pray that as a board member, you will award me the opportunity to serve 
once more. 
I ask far a second chance to finish my twenty years of .service to our Counhy. I have bad enough time to stop and think of the 
mistake that I meds while I was in. I've neva appraiated serving in the military more than I  do now. Please consider the mistake I 
made not to happen again. I @ate 
S h a m  Ross 

your time and the chma to serve again. 

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MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR AIRMAN ! L - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . - . . ~ . . ~ . . ~ . . ~ . . ~ . . ~ . . ~ . .  

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FROM:  62 CSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force based on Conditions that 
Interfere with Military Service (Mental Disorders) and Minor Disciplinary Infractions.  The 
authority far this action is AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and AFI 36-3208, 
Administrative Separation ofAirmen, paras 5.1 1.9 and 5.49, respectively,  The primary basis for 
this discharge action is based on Minor Disciplinary Infractions.  If my recommendation is 
approved, then your service will be characterized as General (Under Honorable Conditions), 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

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am o n  5 *pr  04, Capt!. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - jdiagnosed you with Adjustment Disorder 

with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct, Chronic Occupational Problems under 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV (DSM-IV). Axis I and Personality Disorder, Not Otherwise 
specified, Axis II.  Captj --------------------. 
bpined that your disorder is so severe that your ability 
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to function in the military environment is significantly impaired.  Capti 
said that these problems would continue if you were retained in the military, leading to further 
disruption of the mission.  (See Atch 1 a.) 

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b.  On or about 25 Mar 04, you wrongfully communicated to SSgt: -..-..-..-..-..-.. 

i a threat to 
injure CMSd 
i  and burn down her house.  For this misconduct, you received an 
Article 15.  You were punished with a suspended reduction to E-3, forfeiture of $369.00 pay, and 
a reprimand.  This action initiated your ~nfavorable Information File (UIF).  (See Atchs  b and 
1 d.) 

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c.  On about 23 Mar 04, you left from your place of duty and remained absent for the 
remainder of your duty day,  Additionally, on or about 24 Mar 04, you failed to go to your 
appointed place of duty at the prescribed time.  For this misconduct, you received a Letter of 
Reprimand (LOR).  (See Atch 1 c.) 

3.  I have attached copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support 
of my recommendation.  The commander exercising special court-martial (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, then you will 
be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and will probably be denied enlistment in any 

component of the armed forces.  Any special pay, bonus, or education assistance funds may be 
subject to rccoupment. 

4.  You have the right to consult legal counsel.  Military legal counsel is available to assist you. 
You have an appointment to consult the Area Defense Counsel, 305 6th Street, McChord AFB, 
WA 98438,982-2240, on 29 Apr 04 at 1300 hours,  You may consult civilian counsel at your 
own expense. 

5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements that you want 
the separation authority to consider must reach me by  L/rn+r //DO  a 
(three workdays) 
unless you request and receive an extension for good cause.'fwill  forward any such statements 
to the separation authority. 

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

7.  You have been scheduled for a mandatory Transition Pre-separation Counseling appointment 
at the Family Support Center, bldg 55 1, on 29  AD^ 04 at 1030 hours. 

8.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to Family Practice in 
building 690, on 30 Aar 04 at 0800 hours. 

9.  The Privacy Act of 1974 protects any personal information you furnish in rebuttal.  A copy of 
AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in the orderly room. 

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

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Commander 

Attachments: 
1.  a.  AF Form 3070, dtd 7 Apr 04 

b.  Command-Directed Evaluation Memorandum, dtd 5 Apr 04 
c.  LOR, dtd 25 Mar 04 
d.  AF Form 1 137, undated 

2.  Airman's  Receipt of Notification Memorandum