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. 

550 C STREET WEST, SUI'TF 40 
RANDOLPH APB, TX 781 50-4742 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW 
1535 COMMAND DR. RE WING, JR 
ANDREWS APB, 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~2006~00016 

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: 

Issue  1.  Although not explicitly stated, applicant contends his discharge was inequitable because it was too 
harsh.  The records indicated the applicant received an Article  15, a Letter of Reprimand, two Letters of 
Counseling, and a Record of Individual Counseling for misconduct.  The applicant was administratively 
disciplined for being late to work, late for class and failure to control pets.  He received  an Article 15 with 
three specifications for being derelict in the performance of duties.  He was reduced in grade to airman first 
class and restricted to the limits of Mountain Home AFB, Idaho for 28 days.  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. 

Issue 2.  The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was doing well and has a desire to join the FBI upon 
completion of his baccalaureate degree.  However, no inequity or impropriety in his discharge was suggested 
or found in the course of the hearing.  l'he Board coi~cluded the misconduct of the applicant appropriately 
characterized his term of service. 

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 Ibr 
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 

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1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF Mountain Home AFB, ID on 
5 Apr 05 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5,49 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions). 
Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 3 Aug 82.  Enlmt Age: 18 6/12.  Disch Age: 22 8/12. Educ: WS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-76,  E-76,  G-66,  M-64. PAFSC: 2A353B -  Tactical Aircraft 
Maintenance Journeyman. DAS: 26 Dec 01. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 15 Feb 01 -  9 Apr 01 (1 month 25 days) (Inactive). 

3 .   SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB  10 Apr 01 for 6 yrs. Svd: 03 Yrs 11 Mo 26 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  10 Feb 05  (Article 15, 10 ~ e b  05) 

SrA -  25 Sep 03 
A1C -  12 Oct 01 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15,s:  (1) 10 Feb 05, Mountain Home AFB, ID -  Article 92.  You, 

who knew of your duties, on or about 7 Dec 04, were 
derelict in the performance of those duties in that you 
willfully failed to follow Maintenance News Flash 03-10, 
by attempting to correct a maintenance discrepancy 
without the use of a technical order, as it was your 
duty to do.  You, who knew of your duties, on or about 
28 Dec 04, were derelict in the performance of those 
duties in that you willfully failed to follow Technical 
Order IF-16CJ-35JG-00-1, by failing to perform step 16 
which requires that door 2206 be opened and the LOX 
quantity circuit breaker be pulled; and Technical Order 
1F-16CJ-24JG-30-1, by failing to perform step 2 which 
requires that door 3312 be opened and 10 circuit 
breakers be pulled; and you willfully failed to follow 
Mountain Home AFB Local Checklist CS-02, by failing to 
deplete the emergency power unit nitrogen, as it was 
your duty to do.  You, who knew of your duties, on or 
about 19 Nov  04, were derelict in the performance of 
those duties in that you willfully failed to review the 
aircraft 781 series forms prior to towing aircraft 93- 
0541, as it was your duty to do.  Reduction to AIC, and 
restriction to the limits of Mountain Home AFB, ID, for 

28 days.  (No appeal) (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOCI 12 JUN  03 -  Failure to control pets. 

RIC, 11 DEC 02 -  Late for class. 
LOR, 18 SEP 02 -  Late for work. 
LOCI 18 JUN 02 -  Late for work. 

5 .   CM:  None. 
g.  Record of SV: 12 Apr 01 -  11 Dec 02  Mountain Home AFB  3  (Initial) 
12 Dec 02 -  11 Dec  03  Mountain Home AFB  3  (Annual) 
12 Dec 03 -  11 Dec 04  Mountain Home AFB  2  (Annual.)REF 

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

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (04) Yrs  (01) Mos  (21) Das 
TAMS: (03) Yrs  (11) Mos  (26) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 14 Jan 06. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

ATCW 
1. Applicant's Issues. 
2. AF Form 100. 
3 .  DD Forms 214(Member 1 &  4). 

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ROUTINE USE(S):  None. 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 
366TH AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON (ACC) 

MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, IDAHO 83648 

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FROM:  366 AMXSICC 

SUBJECT: Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Misconduct: Minor 
Disciplinary Infractions.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 
5.49.  If my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as an Honorable, 
Under Honorable Conditions (General) Discharge, or Under Other Than Honorable Conditions 
(UOTHC). I am recommending that your service be characterized as an Under Honorable 
Conditions (General) Discharge. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On or about 28 Dec 04, you willfully failed to follow Technical Orders and checklists. As a 
result, you received an Article 15, UCMJ, dated 10 Feb 05.  (Atch 1). 

b.  On or about 07 Dec 04, you were derelict in your duties because you willfully failed to 
follow a Maintenance News Flash,  As a result, you received an Article 15, UCMJ, dated 
10 Feb 05, the same noted above.  (Atch  I). 

c.  On or about 19 Nov 04, you willfully failed to review particular farms prior to towing an 
aircraft, As a result, you received an Article 15, UCMJ, dated. 10 Feb 05, the same noted above. 
(Atch 1). 

d.  On or about 12 Jun 03, you violated base regulations by failing to control your pets.  As a 
result, you received a Letter of Counseling (LOC), dated 12 Jun 03.  (Atch 2). 

e.  On 11 Dec 02, you were one hour late for class.  As a result, you received a Record of 
Individual Counseling (RIC), dated I 1  Dec 02.  (Atch 3). 

f.  On 18 Sep 02, you failed to show for work on time.  As a result, you received a Letter of 
Reprimand (LOR), dated 18 Sep 02.  (Atch 5). 

g.  On or about 18 Jun 02, you failed to show for work on time.  As a result, you received a 
LOC, dated  18 Jun 02.  (Atch 4). 

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 higher authority 
will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the United States 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. The separation authority will make the findings and recommendations 
required under 10 U.S.C.  Section 2005(g)+ 

4.  You have the right to consult counscl.  Military legfi!gfic;g!-hx 
have made an appointment for you to consult Captain: 
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hours.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

been obtained to assist you.  I 
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5.  You have the right to submit statements on your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me within three workdays of the date of this 
memorandum unless you request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will forward 
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 have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to the Force Health  I ~ % @ Y - M )  
Management Section, Mountain Home AFB Hospital on 
for the examination. 

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hours 

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 at your Orderly Room. 

9.  Proceed with this letter to the Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Customer Service, Building 5 12, 
Mountain Home AFB no later than 
temporary ID card good for 90 days.  If the discharge action is still pending at the end of 90 days, 
another temporary ID card will be issued to you until the case is finalized. 

where you will be issued a 

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10.  Proceed with this letter to the Security Forces, Pass and Registration Section, Building 7001, 
Visitor Control Center, no later than  CD(S  14  & 
Mountain Home AFB vehicle sticker and your DoD vehicle decal after which you will be issued a 
temporary vehicle pass goad for 90 days.  If the discharge action is still pending at the end of 90 
days, another temporary vehicle decal will be issued to you until the case is finalized. 

where you will turn in your 

I 1.  Proceed with this letter to the Traffic Management Office (TMO), in building 5 12, 
immediately after receiving your separation orders from the Separations Section at the MPF for 
arranging shipment of your household goods. 

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

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Commander 

Attachments: 
1.  Article 15, dated 10 Feb 05 
2.  LOC, dated 12 Jwn  03 
3.  NC, dated 1 1 Dec 02 
4.  LOR, dated 18 Sep 02 
5,  LOC, dated 18 Jun 02