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APPLICANT'S ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE AlTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIOKALE 

FD-2006-00131 

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1  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 
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SAFIMRBR 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 781 50-4742 

INDORSEMENT 

FROM: 

DATE:  12/12/2006 

SECRETARY O F  THE AIR  FORCE  PERSONNEL  COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW  BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING. JRD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7001 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00131 

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:  The Board grants the requested relief. 

The Board finds that neither the evidence of record nor that provided by applicant substantiates an 
impropriety that would justify  a change of discharge.  However, based upon the record and evidence 
provided by applicant, the Board finds the applicant's characterization of discharge inequitable. 

ISSUE: 

The records indicated the applicant received two AETC Form 173's for failure in Block I11 and Block IV of 
the Electronics Principle Course.  The Board concluded that applicant's General discharge characterization 
was too harsh, and concluded that the overall quality of applicant's service is more accurately reflected by an 
Honorable discharge. 

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. 

However, in view of the foregoing findings, the Board further concludes that the overall quality of 
applicant's  service is more accurately reflected by an Honorable discharge. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE.REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former A1C)  (HGH A1C) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl recfd a GEN Disch fr USAF Lackland AFB, TX on 5 
Apr 01 UP AFI 36-3208, 5.26.1 (Unsatisfactory Performance).  Appeals for 
Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 27 Feb 82.  Enlmt Age: 18 2/12.  Disch Age: 19 1/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-67,  E-72,  G-55,  M-38. PAFSC: 2M013 -  Missle and Space Facilities 
Helper. DAS: 9 Oct 00. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 28 Apr 00 -  22 Aug 00 (3 months 25 days) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 23 Aug 00 for 6 yrs. Svd: 00 Yrs 07 Mo 13 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  6 Oct 00 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: AETC 173, 22 FEB 01 -  Failed block IV.  Recommend course 

AETC 173, 29 JAN 01 -  Failed block 111. 

elimination. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (00) Yrs  (11) Mos  (08) Das 
TAMS:  (00) Yrs  (07) Mos  (13) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 28 Feb 06. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

Issue 1:  My continued success in life after the military.  Including 
college graduation, flawless police record and leading a drug free life. 

ATCH 
1. Criminal History. 
2. College Transcript. 
3. Performance Appraisal Tool. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR  EDUCATION  AND TRAINING COMMAND 

MEMORANDUM FOR A1C 

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FROM:  344 TRSDOM 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1. I am recommending your discharge fiom the United States Air Force Unsatisfactory Duty 
Performance discharge.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, 
paragraph 5.26.1.  If my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as 
Honorable or General. I am recommending that your service be characterized as Under 
Honorable Conditions (General). 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On 29 Jan 01, you failed block 111 of the Electronic Priniciples course with a score of 
62.5% which is below the Air Force standards. The minimum passing score is 70%. 
This counseling was recorded on AETC Form 173 dated 29 Jan 01. 

b.  On  22 Feb 01, you failed block IV of the Electronic Priniciples course with a score of 

57% which is below the Air Forcce standards. The minimum passing score is 70%.  This 
counseling was recorded on AETC Form 173 dated 22 Feb 0 1. 

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 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 h d s  may 
be subject to recoupment. 

4.  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 the Area Defense Counsel (ADC) at BIdg 1000 
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2nd floor on 
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5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by (allow 3 workdays)  2% M&  0 7  
you request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the separation 
authority. 

unless 

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.  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 Orderly Room, Bldg 156. 

8.  You have been scheduled for a medical examination.  You must report to Bldg 6612, Room 
502, Monday - Friday between the hours of 1300 - 1500 with your medical, immunization, and 
dental records for the examination. 

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

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Commander, Military Training Flight 

Attachment: 
1.  AETC Form 173 dated 29 Jan 01 
2.  AETC Form 173 dated 22 Feb 01