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A r r l  ICA I ION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGI. 
LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
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02 Nov 2006 
APPLICANT'S ISSUE AKD THE BOARD'S DECISION.4L M I O N A L  ARE  DISCUSSED 0'4 THE ATTACIiED AIR  FORCE DISCHAROE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIOKALE 

FD-2006-00049 

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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. 

TO: 

SAFIMRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFR. TX 781 50-4742 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

INDORSE31EKT 

FROM. 

DATE:  11/13/2006 

SECRETARY OF TllE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL  COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR. EE WING, 3RD FLOOR 
ANDHEWS AFB. MD 20762-7OQ2 

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Previous edition will be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00049 

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 the applicant submitted no issues contesting the equity or propriety of the discharge, and 
after a thorough review of the record, the Board was unable to identify any that would justify  a change of 
discharge. 

ISSUE: 

The applicant submitted no issues and requested that the review by completed based on the available service 
record.  The Board reviewed  the entire record and found no evidence of impropriety or inequity in this case 
on which to base an upgrade of discharge.  The records indicated the applicant received a general discharge 
for Failure in an Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program.  He received a Letter of Reprimand and two 
Memorandums for Record for misconduct.  He was administratively disciplined with a Letter of Reprimand 
for a civil arrest whereas he was charged with driving under the influence.  The two Memorandums for 
Record were for failures in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program.  The 
records indicated the applicant was fully aware that ADAPT program failure would result in an 
administrative separation from the Air Force.  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. 

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 

(Former SRA)  (HGH SRA) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl recrd a GEN Disch fr USAF Shaw AFB, SC on 19 Apr 
05 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.32  (Failure in Alcohol Abuse Treatment).  Appeals for 
Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 17 Feb 81.  Enlmt Age: 19 9/12.  Disch Age: 24 2/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-61,  E-50,  G-66,  M-38. PAFSC: 1C052 - Operations Resource 
Management Journeyman. DAS: 20 Oct 01. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 5 Dec 00 -  12 Mar 01  (3 months 8 days) (Inactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER  REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 13 Mar 01 for 6 yrs. Svd: 04 Yrs 01 Mo 08 Das, all' AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  SrA -  27 Aug 03 
AZC  -  27 Apr 01 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: MFR, 28 MAR  05 - ADAPT Program failure. 
LOR, 03 MAR  05 -  Civil arrest for DUX. 
MFR, 23 SEP 03 - ADAPT Program failure. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 13 Mar 01 -  15 Oct 02  Shaw AFB  3  (HAF  Dir) 

16 Oct 02 -  27 May 03  Shaw AFB  5 
28 May 03 -  27 May 04  Shaw AFB  4  (Annual) 

(CRO) 

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

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (04) Yrs  (04) Mos  (15) Das 
TAMS:  (04) Yrs  (01) Mos  (08) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 19 Apr 05. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

NO ISSUES SUBMITTED. 

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1. Response to Notification of Administrative Separation. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

ZOTH  FIGHTER WING (ACC) 

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE SOUTH CAROLINA 

MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR AIRMAN I 
FROM:  77 FS/CC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

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1 1 Apr 2005 

1.  I am recommending your discharge fiom the United States Air Force for failure in alcohol 
abuse treatment.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, 
Section F, paragraph 5.32.  If your discharge is approved, your service will be characterized as 
honorable or under honorable conditions (general). I am recommending that your service be 
characterized as under honorable conditions (general). 

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2.  My reasons for this action is that on 12 Apr 02, you were enrolled into the Alcohol and Drug 
Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program for a civilian charge of driving under the 
influence and subsequently diagnosed with alcohol abuse on 19 Jun 02.  Although you 
successfully completed the ADAPT program on 21 Feb 03, you punched another airman in the 
face while intoxicated, which resulted in a program failure on 13 Oct 03.  However, your prior 
commander opted against administrative separation and recommended enrollment into the 
Three-River Intensive Outpatient Program, which you successfully completed. 

a clinical psychologist assigned to the 2 0 ~  ~ e d i c a l  Group, changed 

3.  On 5 Feb 05  ou were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.  After your arrest, 
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your diagnosis from Alcohol Abuse to Alcohol Dependence.  For this reason, along with your 
inability to learn from two empirically validated treatment programs, and your total disregard 
for the seriousness of your drinking problem, you have again failed the ADAPT program. 
Consequently, C a p t o  has deemed you unsuitable for continued military service based on the 
diagnosis of Alcohol Dependency. 

4.  Copies of the documents to support this recommendation are attached and will be forwarded 
to the separation authority.  The separation authority will make the findings and 
recommendations required under 10 U.S.C. 2005(g) regarding recoupment of education 
assistance funds, if applicable.  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 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. 

5.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist 
you.  I have made an appointment for you to consult Capt  ' 
Area Defense 
Counsel, 895-9530,121 Cullen Street, at  0 130 hours on4[ 
civilian counsel at your own expense. 

2005.1Youmay consult 

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6.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
hours on  l# ARt d  2005 
separation authority to consider must reach me by  0% 
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 to the 20th Medical 
Group, Primary Care Clinic at  I L( 30  hours on  9 A Q 
additional examination will be scheduled if necessary. 

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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 in the unit orderly room. 

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

I Commander 

Attachments: 
a.  Supporting Documents 

1. ADAPT program failure letter, dated 28 Mar 05 
2.  LOR dated 3 Mar 05 wl report of investigation, dated 6 Feb 05 
3.  ADAPT program failure letter, dated 23 Sep 03 
4.  Report of investigation, dated 11 Apr 02