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ORDER APPOJNTTNG TIIE BOARD 
APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 
LETTER OF NOTIFICM'ION 
BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE 
COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD 

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Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/without  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 

550 C STREET WbS'I', SUITE 40 
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AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

bhCHtTARY OF THE AIH FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCII, 
AIR k O I C E  DISCIiARtiE  RF.VIEW  BOARD 
1535COMMAND DR, EE WING.3RD FLOOR 
ANDREW?  AFB. MD 20762.7002 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006~00037 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals to change the reason and authority for discharge. 

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:  Request for change of reason and authority for 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 has expressed his desire for changing the reason and authority for discharge to allow for 
reenlistment into the armed forces.  The records indicate the applicant was discharged for Unsatisfactory 
Performance on February 5, 1999.  A review of his Point Summary indicates from October 17, 1998 to 
February 5, 1999, the applicant did not complete a satisfactory retirement year.  The DRB concluded the 
reason and authority of 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 good job.  However, no 
inequity or impropriety in his discharge was suggested or found in the course of the hearing. 

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 
changing the reason and authority for 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 

(Former SRA)  (HGH SRA) 

1.  MATTER UNDER  REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a HON Disch fr USAF Hector IAP, Fargo, ND on 
5 Feb 99 UP AFI 36-3209, para 3,18 (Unsatisfactory Performance).  Appeals for 
Change in Reason and Authority for Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 2 Aug 73.  Enlmt Age: 21 2/12.  Disch Age: 25 6/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-99,  E-88,  G-84,  M-80. PAFSC: 4N051 - Medical Services. DAS: 17 
Oct 94. 

b.  Prior Sv: None. 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted ANG as Arnn  on 17 Oct 94 for 6 yrs. Svd: 04 Yrs 03 Mo 19 Das, 

of which AMS is 00 yrs 10 months 12 days. 

b.  Grade Status:  SrA -  21 May 97 

A1C -  Unknown 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: None 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs :  AFAM,  HSM,  AFTR,  NDSM,  ARFMSM,  NDCM,  NDANG  OCONUS,  NDNG 

EMER SR, NDNGBTR. 

i.  Stmt of S v :   TMS:  (04) Yrs  (03) Mos  (19) Das 
TAMS: (00) Yrs  (10) Mos  (12) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED  FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 13 Jan 06. 

(Change Discharge to Change the Reason and Authority for Discharge) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE OR  DISMISSAL 

FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES 

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PRIVACY ACT STATEMEM 

AUTHORWY:  10 U.S.C.  1653: E.O.  9397. 
PRINCIPAL PURPO6E(S):  To apply for a change  In the characterization  or reason for military discharge  issued to an indlvidoal. 
ROUTINE USE($):  None. 
DISCLOSURE:  Voluntary;  however,  failure to provide identifying Information may impede processing of this application.  The request tor 
Social Securiw Number la strictlv t o  assure orooer identification of the individual and eooro~rlate recorda. 
1.  APPUCANT DATA  (The person whose discbarge 5 to be revlewe@.  PLEASE  PRINT OR W E  INFORMATION. 
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1400 28TH AVE N, FARGO, ND 
6.  ISSUES:  WHY  AN UPGRADE OR  CHANGE IS REaUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST IConrinus in  / t m  14.  Seeinstwct&m  on 

% CHANGE NARRA'tiVE REASON FOR 

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NGB Form 22 reflects UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE. but eligible t o  reenlist with aq Honorable Discharge (attached).  I 
wish toe reason for discharge t o  be changed to Substandard Performance, SO that 1 may be considered for enlistment lnto my 
previous unit with a waiver. 

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AND THIS FORM IS SUBMITTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL  ISSUES,  JUSTIFICATION, OR  EVIDENCE. 

/f  mIitav UOEUmMts or med;Cel records am mlevont to your  case, plwse send copies.) 

8.  IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION,  f HE FOLLOWINQ ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMIITED AS EVIDENCE:  IContinoo in Item  17. 
NGB 22; Ltr from CMS cx:I:I:I:I: 
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discharge); Ltr,from LTC; .....,.  ...... .$commander of my squadron at the time of discharge): Ltr from  :LTC I. .............. 1 
(supervaor at tlme of hscharge); and, Ltr  rom myself requestmg consl&rahon. 

l@gp-ent 119 FW Command Chief and previous Senior Health Technician ?i-@ei@?-?[- 

9.  TYPE OF REVIEW REQUESTED (X one) 
X  CONDUCT A RECORD REVIEW OF  MY DISCHARGE BASED ON MY MILITARY PERSONNEL FILE AND ANY  ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATlON 
SUWlrnl)  BY ME.  I AND/OR lcounsal/reprsentat/vel WILL NOT APPEAR  BEFORE THE BOARD. 
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WASHINGTON,  D.C.  METROPOLITAN AREA. 
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The Novy Discharps Review Board does not haw a traveling penel./ 

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DEATH OR  INCOMPETENCY MUST ACCOMPANY  THE APPLICATION.  If tho application la signed by other than tho epplicant.  indicate 
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Air Form Review Boards Agency 
SAFIMRBR 
55M= Street West,  Suite 40 
Randdph AFB, TX 781W742 

I  would first of all like b thank you for taking the time to review my r'uest M y  request Way is for the 
change of the reason for  my discharge from the North D a m  Air  National Guard.  I was given an 
honorable discharge,  with  the  option  for  re-enlistment  after  my  initial enlistment  The  reason for 
discharge as unsatisfacbwy perfonnsnce however prevents my ~ I B t m e n t  I am Wing to have my 
reason for discharge to be changed from unsatisfactory to sukbndard perfwmanos.  W&  this being 
done, I then will have a chance to return and continue my obligation to the United States Air Force.  In 
my time of  service  with  the  NDANG,  I  received the  Air  F o m  Achievement medal along  with  the 
Humanltatian sefvb medal  for  work  that was  compWd  in the  Eastem Caribbean 
I  have dso 
received a commendation medal fwn the stab of North Dakota for my work during the fbod of 1998.  1 
took great pride in w * n g  the unifwm and d n g  our country and my state. During the last 6 months 
of my  initial service with the  North Dakota Air  Nabnal Guard,  I was  dealing with an alcohol abuse 
problem and the death of a step brother.  I felt ashamed that I could  no longar continue to serve my 
munby,  I was ins6uctd that to be able to mtinue my career in the NDANG, I would have tD receive 
lnetment and cwnseling for my problems.  Throughout tfia years I was bdhered by the fact that I did 
not meet my  inrtial obligation to the  NDANG and to our country.  I confronted this matter, and as of 
today I have suocessfully completed an alcohol batment program and in March of this year I will have 
two aonsecuttve years of sobriety.  1 have met witti the commissioned and 
o f k m  in 
charge of the 1 lgh Mediil Wing, and hwe discussed the expected level of my  pnimww if I am 
granted reenlistment  I am currently contributing to the good of my community, by doing volunteer work 
for First Link of North Dakota and the Notth Dakota Public Health Deparlmmt  I am wrrently employed 
by a non profit organization that deals with Ehe treatment of drug and alcohol abuse, abng with being 
the state funded methamphetamine Wtment center.  I am also currently attending Fire Fighter 1 and 2 
schooling and plan a career in public senrice.  I have a large wealth of  ability to continue to conbibute to 
my community and our country.  I thank you once again for  your time in this review, and the possibility 
b serve my cwnby again, in a proud and respecfful manner.