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APPLICANT'S ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATIONAL AKE DISCUSSED ON TH6 ATT.4CHED AIR FORCE DISCHAROE REVIEW BO.4RD DECISIONAI.  RATlOHAl E 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00023 

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.  Applicant contends her ability to serve was impaired by psychiatric problems which were severe 
while in the military.  As a result, her depression led to alcohol abuse problems.  The records indicated the 
applicant received an Article 15 and a Letter of Reprimand for misconduct.  The Letter of Reprimand and 
Article  15 were for underage drinking.  She was disciplined with a reduction  in grade to airman, suspended 
forfeiture of pay, and 30 days extra duty (excess of 15 days was suspended).  The records also indicated the 
applicant had abused drugs while in the service and was entered into the Intensive Outpatient Treatment 
Program at Ogden Regional Medical Hospital.  After receiving treatment for almost 60 days, the applicant 
refused to continue in her treatment and was informed her decision may result in an administrative 
discharge.  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 and continuing her education. 
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 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Forme-r AMN)  (HGH R1C) 

1.  MATTER  UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF Hill AFB, UT on 3 Jun 05 
UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.32.1.2.1 (Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure).  Appeals for 
Honorable Discharge, 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 3 Sep 85.  Enlmt Age: 17 1/12.  DischAge: 19 4/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/R.  A-71,  E-58,  G-74,  M-63. PAFSC: 33531 -  Engineering Apprentice. 
DAS: 01 Dec 03. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 31 Oct 02 -  23 Jun 03  (7 months 24 days) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER  REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 24 Jun 03 for 4 yrs. Svd: 01 Yrs 11 Mo 10 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  Amn  -  25 Feb 05  (Article 15, 25 ~ e b  05) 

R1C -  25 Oct 04 
Arnn  -  25 Dec 03 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 25 Feb 05, Hill AFB, UT -  Article 92.  You, who knew of 
your duties, on or about 5 Feb 05, were derelict in the 
performance of those duties in that you willfully failed 
to refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages under the 
legal drinking age of 21 years, as it was your duty to 
do.  Reduction to Airman.  Suspended forfeiture of 
$692.00 pay per month for 2 months.  Thirty days extra 
duty  (in excess of 15 days suspended). (No appeal) (No 
mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR, 15 NOV 04 -  Drinking alcoholic beverages underage. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 24 Jun 03 -  23 Feb 05  Hill AFB  4  (~nitial) 

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

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (02) Yrs  (07) Mos  (04) Das 
TAMS:  (01) Yrs  (11) Mos  (10) Das 

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

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  My ability to serve was impaired by psychiatric problems, which 

were severe while in the military.  My depression led to my drinking.  The 
military sent me to an AA  program to try and help,  And  I'm sure that sort of 
thing does help a lot of people.  I am different though.  I never embraced the 
"groupH idea.  Through self discovery I have learned the way for me to recover 
was on my own.  I have found hapiness  (sic) within myself through prayer, and 
improving my self worth.  Once I allowed myself to discover God, and find 
hapiness  (sic) -  the drinking ceased. 

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1. Medical Documents. 
2. College Acceptance Letter 
3.  Character Reference. 

DEPARTMENT OF 'THE AIR  FORCE 

775th CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON 

HILL AFB, UT, UTAH 

MEMORANDUM FOR AMN 1,  -- --.- --. --- --- ,  - - -.. .- -- - . .: 
FROM: 775 CESICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

APR  2  5  2003 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Substance Abuse 
Treatment Failure:  Failure in Alcohol Abuse Treatment due to refusal to participate in the 
program.  The authority far this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.32.1.2.1.  If 
my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as an Honorable Discharge. 

2.  My reason for this action is:  On or about 30 March 2005, you received notice of your ADAPT 
program failure, (Atch la) 

3.  Other derogatory data meriting consideration: 

a.  On or about 5 February 2005, you failed to refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages 
while under the legal drinking age of 21 years.  For this misconduct, you received nonjudicial 
punishment dated 25 Feb 2005, resulting in your reduction to Airman, suspended forfeiture of 
$692.00 pay per month for 2 months, and 30 days extra duty, of which 15 were suspended. 
(Atch lb) 

b.  On or about 6 November 2004, you consumed an alcoholic beverage while under the legal 

drinking age of 21 years old.  For this misconduct, you received an LOR, dated 15 Nov 04. 
(Atch lc) 

4.  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. If  you axe 
discharged, you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and any special pay, bonus, or 
education assistance funds may be subject to recouprnent. The separation authority will make the 
findings and recommendations required under 10 U.S.C. Section 2005(g)* 

5.  You have the right to consult counsel. Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist you.  I 
consult Captain: ....................  !at 6035 Dogwood Ave 
have made an appointment for Y O U , ~ ~  
Bldg 1267, on e w  
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own expense. 

6. You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by  24 APL  cr S 
unless you request and 
receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the separation authority, 

7.  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. 

8. You have been scheduled for a medical examination. You must report ta  Hill AFB Clinic, 7321 
11 th Street, Bldg 570 on 

hours for the examination. 

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9. 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 orderly room. 

10. Execute the attached acknowledgment and return it to me i 

?Rdiately. 

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Attachments: 
1. Supporting Documents 
2.  Receipt of Notification Memorandum