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SAFIMKBK 
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 
RANDOLPII AFB, 'I'X 781 504742 

FROM: 

SKCKETAHY OFI'HE AIR  FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIRFORCE DISCHAHCK RKVlEW  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-2006-00239 

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, during deliberations the Board was made 
aware of a similar case in which the applicant in that case was honorably discharged and therefore directs 
upgrade of the characterization  in the currcnt case. 

ISSUE: 

After thorough consideration of the information provided by the applicant, the records of the case, and 
additional information put forward during deliberations, the DRB concluded there was sufficient mitigation 
to substantiate upgrading the discharge to honorable.  While the Board did not condone the applicant's 
incidents of misconduct, they did feel it would have been more equitable to characterize her service as 
honorable.  The Board based this decision primarily on findings from a contemporaneous case, involving 
similar charges, in which the discharge characterization was upgraded. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The Discharge Review Board concludes that the discharge was consistent with the 
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within thc 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 applicant's  service is more 
accurately reflected by an Honorable discharge. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former A1C)  (HGH AlC) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd  a GEN Disch fr USAF Lackland AFB, TX on 15 
Feb 06 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.15 (Fraudulent entry).  Appeals for Honorable 
Disch. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 04 Aug 86.  Enlmt Age: 18 2/12.  Disch Age: 19 6/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-71,  E-47,  G-44,  M-37. PAFSC: 3POll -  Security Forces Helper. 
DAS: 1 Aug 05. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 3 Nov 04 -  13 Sun 05  (7 mos 11 days) (Inactive). 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 14 Sun 05 for 4 years. Svd: 00 Yrs 08 Mo 02 Das, all 

AMS . 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  29 Jul 05 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: AETC 125A, 17 OCT 05 -  Technical Training Disenrollment. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV:  None. 

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

i.  Srmt of Sv:  TMS: (01) Yrs  (03) Mos  (13) Das 
TAMS: (00) Yrs  (08) Mos  (02) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 18 Jun 06. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable.) 

Issue 1:  I would like my discharge to be changed to honorable so I could 

get back the money for college. (sic) and because I don't think one little 
statement should've discharged me. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 

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MEMORANDUM FOR AB i .................................................. 

1 7  JAY  'fin6 

FROM:  343 TRS/DOM 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1. I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Fraudulent 
Enlistment.  The basis for this action is AFPD 36-32 and MI 36-3208, paragraph 5,15.  If my 
recommendation is approved, your service can be characterized as Honorable, Under Honorable 
Conditions (General) or Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC).  I am 
recommending that your service be characterized as General. 

2,  My reason for this action is on 3 Aug 05, you disclosed per your Personnel Reliability 
Program (PRP) Certification Questionnaire that you had used marijuana approximately one time 
prior to joining the Air Force.  However, on the USAF Drug and Alcohol Abuse Certificate, 
dated 3 Nov 04, you, relayed that you did not use or experiment with marijuana.  If the extent of 
your prior drug use was known you would not have been allowed entry into the Air Force. 

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. 

4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  If you wish to consult military counsel, an 
appointment will be made upon your request and the date, time and place will be provided.  You 
may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

5.  You have the right to submit statements on your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by (3 workdays)  fZO \A I 0 d  unless you 
request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  Your statements will be sent to the 
separation authority and will be made part of your case file that the separation authority will 
read. 

6.  If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements on 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 Bldg 6612, Room 
502, Monday - Friday between 1300 - 1500 hours with your medical, immunization, and dental 
records for the examination. 

8.  Any personal information you furnish in this rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. 
A copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use in the Unit Personnel Office. 

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

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Commander, Military Training Flight 

Attachments: 
1.  AETC Form 125A, dated 17 Oct 05 
2.  Student Training Report 
3.  AF Form 2030, dated 3 Nov 04 
4.  PRP Certification Questionnaire, dated 3 Aug 05