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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE YUMBER 

FD-2005-00441 

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 arid 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  she  has  matured  in  the  past  two  years  and  is  ashamed  of  the  irresponsible 
behavior she exhibited, regrets the problems she caused, has been carrying a chip on her shoulder since her 
mother died of cancer, and now realizes she needs  to  make mature decisions because she wants to have a 
positive attitude and outlook on life.  The DRB was pleased to  see that the applicant feels she has matured 
and  is  doing  well;  however,  these  are  not  matters  of  inequity  or  impropriety  which  would  warrant  an 
upgrade.  The records indicated the applicant received an Article 15. eight Letters of Reprimand. one Letter 
of Counseling and three Records of Individual Counseling for misconduct to  include numerous instances of 
failure to maintain and clean her dorm room, lying, reporting to work unfit for duty, personal hygiene issues, 
writing bad checks.  failure to maintain possession of her  gas mask, numerous  instances of improper  dress 
and appearance, failure to pay just debts, failure to properly register her vehicle, and failure to go.  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. 

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 AB)  (HGH AMN) 

1.  MATTER  UNDER REVIEW:  Appl recrd a GEN Disch fr USAF Grand Forks AFB, ND on 
22 Mar 04 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.49 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary 
Infractions).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2 .   BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 11 Sep 83.  Enlmt Age: 17 7/12.  Disch Age: 20 6/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-67,  E-47,  G-39, M-28. PAFSC: 2S031 -  Supply Management 
Apprentice. DAS: 17 Apr 02. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 27 Apr 01 -  26 Nov 01 (7 months) (Inactive) 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 27 Nov 01 for 4 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 03 Mo 26 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  AB  -  5 Feb 04  (Article 15, 5 Feb 04) 

Amn -  27 May 02 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  (1) 5 Feb 04, Grand Forks AFB, ND -  Article 134.  You, 

being indebted to the Military Star Program in the sum 
of $77.00 for goods of some value, which amount became 
due and payable on or about 20 Jan 04, did, on or about 
20 Jan 04, dishonorabley fail to pay said debt. 
Reduction to AB, and a reprimand. (No appeal)  (No 
mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 13 JAN 04 -  Financial irresponsibility. 

not having all required items for mobility 
exercise, financial irresponsibility, poor 
personal hygene, and dereliction of duty. 

LOR/UIF, 05 DEC 03 -  Failure to go. 
CR,  05 DEC 03 -  Failure to go. 
LOR, 15 OCT 05 -  Failure to comply with civilian and 

LOR/UIF, 29 SEP 03 -  Lack of respect for the military 

military law on proper vehicle 
registrat ion. 

uniform, failure to obey a lawful 
order. 

LOR, 14 AUG 03 -  Failure to maintain government quarters 

within established guidelines. 

LOR,  14 AUG  03 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR, 10 JUL 03 -  Failure to obey instructions and orders, 

LOCI 1 7  JUN  03 -  Hair not conforming to Air Force 

standards. 

RIC, 27 FEB 03  -  Missplaced gas mask, dirty uniforms, and 

failure to adhere to personal fitness and 
weight management standards. 

RIC, 28 MAY 0 2   -  Financial irresponsibility. 
RIC, 1 8  JUN 0 2   -  Unfit for duty. 
LOR, 31 MAY 0 2   -  Dereliction of duty. 

f.  CM:  None 

g.  Record of SV: 27 Nov 0 1  -  2 7  Jul 03  Grand Forks AFB  2  (InitialjREF 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFOUA, NDSM, AFTR 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (02) Yrs  (10) Mos  ( 2 6 )  Das 
TAMS: (02) Yrs  (03) Mos  ( 2 6 )  Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 0 4  Nov 05. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  I am requesting an upgrade in my discharge status from General to 

Honorable.  The reason why I am requesting this upgrade is because I have 
matured in the last 2 years and I am ashamed of the irresponsible behavior I 
exhibited at Grand Forks AFB and regret the problems I caused.  I had been 
carrying a chip on my shoulder since my mother died from cancer.  I now realize 
that I need to make mature decisions because I want to have a positive attitude 
and outlook on life.  Thank you for your consideration. 

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SUBECT: Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending you be discharged k r n  the United States Air Force for Minor 
Disciplinary Infractions.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32, MiIitqly Retirements and 
Separations, and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Section 5H, 
paragraph 5.49.  If my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as 
honorable dr under honorable conditions (General). I am remmmendhg that your s d c e  be 
characterized as under honorable conditions (General). 

2.  My reasons for this action are based on the following: 

a You, being indebted to the Military Star Program in the sum of $77.00 for goods of some 

value, which amount became due and payable on or about 20 January 2004, on or about 
20 January 2004, dishonorably fail to pay said debt.  For this act of misconduct, you received a 
Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedmgs,  @*  5 F & w  2w. (Attachment A.1 

b.  You were, on or about 3 1 December 2003, derelict in the performance of your duties in 

that you willfully failed to pay a just debt to the AAFES shoppette in the amount of $75.00 for an 
overdue movie.  For this act of misconduct, you received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR), dated 
I 3 January 2004. (Attachment B.) 

c,  You did, on or about 26 November 2003, fail to go at the time prescribed to your 

appointed place of duty for your monthly weigh-in, to wit:  Orderly room. For this act of 
misconduct, you received an LOR, dated 5 December 2003, and you were placed on the control 
roster on the same date.  (Attachment C.) 

d. You were, from between on or about 19 July 2003 to on or about 7 October 2003, derelict 
i m  plates and failed to properly 

in the performance of your duties, in that you failed display l
register your vebicle on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.  For these acts of 
misconduct, you received an LOR, dated 15 October 2003.  (Attozchmeat D.) 

e.  You were, on or about 22 September 2003, derelict in the performance.of your duties in 

that you failed to maintain the p r o p  wear of your military uniform and you failed to wear your 
Battle Dress Unifomblouse rts a member q f - a < - i t o m e r  Service Element during duty hours, as 
instructed for the whole element by 2nd Lt 1 - - - - - - - - -  For these acts of misconduct, you received 
an LUR, dated 29 September 2003.  An  Unfavorable Information File (UIF) was established on 
6 October 2003, and the LOR was placed in the UIF.  (Attachment E.) 

f  You wexe, on or about 5 August 2003, derelict in the performance of your duties, in that 

you failed to maintain your government quarters within the standards of cl-ess. 
of misconduct, you received an LOR, dated 1 4 August 2003. (Attachment F.) 

For this act 

g.  You did, on or about 30 July 2003, dishonorably fail to pay a just debt of $39.00 to 

AAFES Military Star Program.  For this act of misconduct, you d v e d  an LOR, also dated 
14 August 2003. (Attachment G.) 

h.  You were, from on or about 2 July 2003 to on or about 10 July 2003, derelict in,@- - 
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performance of your duties.  First, you willfully failed to obey instructions fiom TSgt : 
oompletepu career development course before requesting lave, and then tri+~wo$-&md 
TSgt : . - - - - - - - i instructions wMe she was deployed by requesting leave from SSgt I - - - - - - - i 
Additionally, you failed to possess the requid fhree scts of unibms in your mobility bag 
during a mobility exercise routine assessment. Furthermore, you faded, on a daily basis, to 
maintain proper personal hygiene prior to reporting to work.  Finally, you failed to make an 
appointment at the medical clinic conaming your injured knee as you were instructed to do.  For 
these acts of misconduct, you received an LUR, dated 10 July 2003.  (Attachment H.) 

i.  You were, on or about 17 June 2003, derelict in the pedormance of your duties in that, on 
numerous occasions, you failed to maintain you hair within the standards of AFI 36-2903.  For 
these acts of misconduct you received a Letter of Counseling (LOC), dated 17 June 2003. 
(Attachment I.) 

j . . You were, on or about 25 February 2003, derelict in the performance of your duties in that, 

on more than one occasion, you failed to maintain possession of your gas mask. Additionally, 
you were derelict in the performance of your duties in that, on several occasions, you fkiled to 
maintain persod dress and appearance standards w i t h  AFI 36-2903 by wearing a stained and 
soiied uniform.  For these acts of misconduct, you received a Record of Individual Counseling 
W C )  dated, 27 February 2003.  (Attachment J.) 

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k. You were, on or about 28 June 2002, derelict in the perfonnmce of your duties in that, on 

divers occasions, you made and uttered worthless checks. For these acts of misconduct you 
received a RIC, dated 28 June 2002.  (Attachment K.) 

1.  You were, on or about 18 June 2002, derelict in the performance of your duties in that you 

reported to work unfit for duty.  For this act of misconduct, you received a RIC, dated 
18 June 2003.  (Attachment L.) 

m.  You were, on or about 29 May 2002, derelict in the performance of your duties in that you 

hiled to complete tasks assigned to you as part of your bay orderly duties.  Additionally, you 
were derelict in the performance of your duties in that you failed to remain awake while on duty 
as bay orderly.  For these acts of misoonduct, you received an LOR dated, 3 1 May 2002. 
(Attachment M.) 

3.  Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising special court-martial 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 sentice will be characterized. If you are discharged, you will be 
ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and any specid pay, bonus, or education assistance 
funds may be subject to reooupment 

4.  You have the right to consult cuunseI.  Military legal counseI has been obtained to assist you. 
You have been scheduled an appointment at the Office of the Area Defense C o w l  at 
Building 255 on  2 rn cr ;1W 4 at 
your own expense. 

(7  hours.  You may consult civilian counsel at 

5. You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statement you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by  4 rn WAad qat  / m d   hours unless 
you request aad receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the separation 
authority. 

6. If you fail to consuIt 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 3 19th Medical 
Group on 

at  /VCR)  hours for the exrtmination. 

8. Deliver to me immediately your military identification card. I have requested that temporary 
identification card(s) be issued IAW AFI 36-3026(I), paragraph 4.2. Y o u  will report to me by 
COB  A A r r -4  , to verify that issuance of temporary identification cards has been 
accomplished. 

9.  Any personal information you M s h  in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. A 
Privacy Act statement is attached.  A copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in the 
squadron orderly mom. 

1 0.  Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me immediately. 

Commander, 319 LFS 

Attachments: 
1.  Supporting Documents 

a. AF Form 3070, dated 5 Feb 04, wf at&  (4 pgs) 

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b. LOR, dated 13 Jan 04 (1 pg) 
c.  LOR, dated 5 Dec 03, w/ atch (2 pgs) 
d.  LOR, dated 15 Oct 03 (1 pg) 
e.  LOR, dated 29 Sep 03, w/ atch (2 pgs) 
f. LOR, dated 14 Aug 03 (2 pgs) 
g.  LOR, also dated 14 Aug 03, w/ atch (3 pgs) 
h.  LUR., dated 10 Jul03 (2 pgs) 
i.  LOC, dated 1 7 Jun 03 (1 pg) 
j.  RIC, dated 27 Feb 03 (2 pgs) 
k, FUC,  dated 28 fun 02 (2 pgs) 
1.  RIC, dated 1 8 Jun 02 (2 pgs) 
m. LOR, dated 3 1 May 02,  w/ atch (3 pgs) 

2. Privacy Act Statement 
3.  Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notification Memmdum 
4.  Discharge Under AFf  36-3208 Memorandum 
5.  Personnel Information