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TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE HE 

17 Nov 2006 
APPLICAbTS ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S  DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHAROE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

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Case heard at 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 
~pplication to the AFBCMR. 

Names and votes will be made available to the applicant at the applicant's  request. 

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TO: 

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

lNDORSERlENT 

1  FROM: 

DATE:  11/17/2006 

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

(EF-V2) 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00189 

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. 

ISSUES: Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh.  The records indicated the 
applicant received four Letters of Reprimand for misconduct.  The misconduct included underage drinking, 
living in the dormitories without permission, possession of alcohol, lying, failure to go, making a false 
official statement, dereliction of duty, possession of an altered military identification card, and assaulting his 
spouse. 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. 

Applicant also states that his discharge did not take into account the good things he did while in the service. 
The DRB took note of the applicant's duty performance as documented by his performance reports and other 
accomplishments.  They found the seriousness of the willful misconduct offset any positive aspects of the 
applicant's duty performance.  The Board concluded the discharge was appropriate for the reasons which 
were the basis for this case. 

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 A1C)  (HGH A1C) 

1.  MATTER  UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF Lackland AFB, TX on 15 
Jun 05 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.50.2 (Pattern of Misconduct -  Conduct Prejudicial 
to Good Order and Discipline).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 20 Sep 84.  Enlmt Age: 17 8/12.  Disch Age: 20 8/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-85,  E-81,  G-87,  M-86. PAFSC: 23133 -  Ground Radio Communications 
Apprentice. DAS: 15 Aug 03. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 11 Jun 02 -  7 Oct 02 (3 months 27 days)(Inactive). 

3 .   SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 8 Oct 02 for 6 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 08 Mo 08 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  22 Nov 02 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: LOR, 02 MAY 05 -  Apprehended by Security Forces for 

underage drinking and also found in 
possession of a tampered military ID card. 

LOR, 26 APR 05 -  Assaulting spouse, underage drinking, 
making a false official statement, and 
dereliction of duty. 

LoR/UIF, 26 JAN 05 -  Failure to go and lying. 
LOR/UIF, 03 AUG 04 - Apprehended by Security Forces for 

underage drinking and failure to 
identify. Also, possession of alcohol, 
and unlawfully living in the AIA 
dormitories. 

f.  CM:  None. 
g.  Record of SV: 08 Oct 02 -  22 Apr 04  Lackland AFB  5  (HAF Dir) 
23 Apr 04 -  22 Apr 05  Lackland AFB  3  (Annual) 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFAM, ARAM, BMTSHGR, GWOTSM, AFTR, NDSM. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (03) Yrs  (00) Mos  (05) Das 
TAMS:  (02) Yrs  (08) Mos  (08) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  IDD Fm 293) dtd 05  May 0 6 .  

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's Issues. 

APPLICATION FOR THE REVIEW OF DISCHARGE 

FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES 

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;ub]an  to  any  panally-for falnp  to  corn&  wllh a collectbn of Informatbn  If  ll  doaa  not  dlaplay a currantly vnrd 
TO THE ABOVE  ORGANIUTION.  RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE ADDRESS 

pethsrhg and maknahhg the data needed, and complnlng end w k w l n p  me colkmbn of  hformatlon.  Send commenta tmgadhg thla  burden eathate or  any other aapct of lhh cotlectlon 

(Hease read Instn/ctlons on Pages 3 and 4 BEFORE completing this appllcat1on.l 

OM6 No. 07044004 
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT 

AUTHORITY:  10 U.S.C.  1553;  E.O.  9397. 
PRINCIPAL PURPOSEIS):  To apply for a change in the characterization or reason for military discharge issued to an individual. 
ROUTINE USEIS):  None. 
DISCLOSURE:  Voluntary;  however,  failure to provide identifying information may impede processing of this application.  The request for 
Social Security Numbs is strictly to assure proper identification of the individual and appropriate records. 
1.  APPLICANT DATA  (The person whose discharge Is to be reviewefl.  PLEASE PRINT OR  TYPE INFORMATION. 
a.  BRANCH  OF SERVICE  /X one/  I 

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6.  ISSUES:  WHY AN UPGRADE OR  CHANGE IS REQUESTED AND JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST /Continue in Irem  14.  See instructions on 
I fePeIg&i3~ was discharged early because of marital problems that I was experiencing.  I have since been divorced  and would like 
to have the opportunity to serve my country again.  I have medals and references to show that outside of my marital complications, 
I was a good airman and tried very hard at what I did.  I was part of the Lackland AFB honor guard, and the Lackland Warhawks 
drill team, in which I earned an Army and Air Force achievement medal.  The references at the bottom of this page can confirm 

7.  IX if applicable) AN APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITIED ON IWWMMDDI 

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

8.  IN SUPPORT OF THlS APPLICATION,  THE FOLLOWINQ ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED AS EVIDENCE:  (Continue in Item  17. 

If military documents or medical records are relevant  to your  case, please send copies.) 

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11.  APPLICANT MUST SIGN IN ITEM 13.0.  BELOW.  If the record in question b that of a decaasd or incompetent person,  LEGAL PROOF OF 

DEATH OR  INCOMPmNCY MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. 
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13.  CERTIFICATION.  I make the foregoing statements, as pafl of my claim,  with full knowledge of the 
panaltlss Involved for wllHully making a falre statement or claim.  (U.S. Code,  Title 18, Sections 287 
and 1001, provide thet an individual shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, 
or both.) 

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my dedication and circumstances at the time of my seperation. I thank anyone who looks into this matter and appreciate the 
opportunity to have a say in my records. 
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MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO APPROPRIATE ADDRESS  BELOW. 

ARMY 

Army Review Boards Agency 
Support Division, St.  Louis 
9700 Page Avenue 
St.  Louis,  MO  831 32-5200 
(See http://arba.army.pentagon.mil) 

AIR  FORCE 

Air Force Review Boards Agency 
SAFNRBR 
550-C Street West,  Suite 40 
Randolph AFB,  TX  78150-4742 

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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS 

Naval Council of  Personnel Boards 
720 Kennon Street,  S.E. 
Room 309 (NDRB) 
Washington Navy Yard,  DC  20374-5023 

COAST GUARD 

U.S.  Coast Guard 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AJR EDUCATION AND TRAlNlNO COMMAND 

FROM:  37 CSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for A Pattern of 
Misconduct, specifically, Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline.  The basis for this 
action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.50.2.  If my recommendation is approved, 
your service will be characterized as Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions (General) or 
Under Other Than Honorable Conditions.  I am recommending your service be characterized as 
Under Honorable Conditions (General). 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On 14 Jul04, you were apprehended by 37th Security Forces for underage drinking and 

failure to identify.  You were also unlawfblly living in the AIA dormitory room of another 
Airman.  As a result, you received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR), dated 3 Aug 04. 

b.  During the period of 3 - 7 Jan 05, you failed to go to your appointed place of duty, 

following your ADAPT appointments.  You also lied to your supervisory chain about the length 
of your ADAPT appointments.  As a result, you received an LOR, dated 26 Jan 05, and an 
Unfavorable Information File (UIF) was established.  Further, you were non-recommended for 
promotion to Senior Airman for a period of 60 days (2 1 May 05). 

c.  On 23 Apr 05, you were involved in several disciplinary infi-actions; you assaulted your 
spouse, you consumed alcohol underage, lied to MSgt- - - - - - - J by saying you did not consume 
alcohol, and you were derelict in your duties by consuming alcohol while being on standby 
status.  As a result, you received an LOR, dated 26 Apr 05. 

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d.  On 30 Apr 05, you were apprehended by 37th Security Forces for underage drinking.  As a 

result, you received an LOR, dated 2 May 05. 

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 Air Force.  If you are discharged, 
you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and will probably be denied enlistment in 
any component of the armed forces. 

4.  You have the right to counsel.  Military legal counsel can be obtained to assist you.  An 
appointment can be made for you to meet with the Area Defense Counsel (ADC) at Building 
6119,ond4m&~t(l o q- 
own expense. 

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5.  You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf.  Any statements you ?ant  the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by (allow 3 workdays) 1 & m*to s " ~ h e s s  
you request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the separation 
authority. 

6.  If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statement 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 Kelly Family 
Medicine Clinic on 35 m a \(  o p  at // eo  hours.  Yqumugtgicci~ your medical, 

immunization, and dental records prior to the examination.  3 - 

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8.  You have been scheduled for a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) briefing.  You must 
report to the Family Support Center, Bldg 1249,2"  floor, 1561 Stewart Street, on 2 + h e y  aft 
at  6 9 3 0  hours for an appointment with  Mr  0 a -% 

9.  Any personal information you fiunish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974.  A 
copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in the Unit Personnel Ofice. 

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

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Commander 

Attachments: 
1.  LOR, dated 3 Aug 04 wlatch 
2.  LOR, dated 26 Jan 05 w12 atchs 
3.  AF Form 1058, dated 1 Mar 05 wlatch 
4.  Unfavorable Information File Summary, annotated 
5.  Non-Recommendation for Promotion letter 
6.  LOR, dated 26 Apr 05 wlatch 
7.  LOR, dated 2 May 05 wlatch