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3  1  LETTER OF NOTIFICATION 
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C'OI NSEL'S  RELEASE TO THE BOARD 
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IlEARlNG  DATE 

CASE NUMBER 

22 Mar 2007 
AI'PLRANT'S  ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S  DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHA 

FD-2006-00297 

.GE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL KA I'I0NAl.h 

Case heard in Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Hoard, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout counsel, and the right to submit an 
application  lo thc AFBCMR 

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

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APHQ FOKM 0-2077, JAN 00 

FROM: 

SECRETARY O F  THE AIR  FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIR  FORCE 1)ISCAARC.E REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMANL) I)R,  Kh: WING, 3HI)  FI.OC)R 
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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVJEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00297 

GENERAL:  The applicant appcals for upgradc of discharge to Honorable, change reason for discharge and 
change reenlistment code. 

The applicant was offered a pcrsonal  appearance before the  Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined to 
exercise this right. 

The attached brief contains availablc pcrtincnt data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  Upgradc  of dischargc,  cliange  of  reason  for  discharge,  and  change  of reenlistment code are 
denied. 

Thc Board  finds the  applicailt  submitted no  issues  coiltcsting  thc equity or propriety  of the discharge, and 
after a thorough  review of thc rccord, the  Board was unable to  identify  any that would justify  a change  of 
discharge. 

ISSUE: 

The applicant submitted no specific issues.  The records indicate that the applicant was referred to thc 
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) for concerns regarding alcohol dependency. 
The applicant was diagnosed with alcohol dependency and participated in an inpatient treatrncnt program for 
28 days.  Upoil discharge he was enrolled in an outpatient services treatment at his installation.  The 
applicant was unreliable in  attendance to group sessions, but remained abstinent.  After three months, he 
relapsed and indicated he did not wish to remain abstinent.  He was given a second opportunity to return to 
ADAPT but failed to do so.  At that time he was advised that his decision constituted a failure in the program 
and would be recommended for discharge.  In addition to the failure, the applicant received four Records of 
Iildividual Counseling and a Letter of Repriinand for misconduct.  The nlisconduct included two failures to 
go, two late returns from lunch, and financial irresponsibility.  The Board found the seriousness of the 
willful misconduct offset any positive aspects of the applicant's duty performance and concluded that the 
discharge characterization, reason for discharge and the reenlistment  code received by the applicant were 
appropriate. 

CONCLUSIONS:  Thc  Discharge  Review  Board  coiicludes  that  the  dischargc  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, tllc Board further concludes that thcrc cxists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, thus the dischargc charactcrization, reason  for discharge and reenlistment  code should 
not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR  FORCE 

AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former A1C)  (HGH A ~ C )  

1.  MATTER  UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF Luke AFB, AZ, on 5 Dec 
00 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5,32 (Failure in Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program). 
Appeals for Honorable Discharge, to Change the RE Code and Reason for Disch. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 22 Dec 80. Enlmt Age: 18 6/12.  Disch Age: 19 11/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-53,  E-58,  G-42,  M-72. PAFSC: 2W031 -  Munitions Systems 
Apprentice.  DAS: 16 Dec 99. 

b.  Prior S v :   (1) AFRes 20 Jul 99 -  27 Jul 99 (8 days)(Tnactive). 

3 ,   SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AS3  28 Jul 99 for 6 years. Svd: 01 Yrs 04 Mo 08 Das, all 

AMS . 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  13 Sep 99 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: MEMO, 30 OCT 00 -  ADAPT Failure. 

RIC, 06 OCT 00 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
RLC, 29 AUG 00 -  Failure to go. 
RIC, 03 AUG 00 -  Late return from lunch. 
RIC, 02 AUG 00 -  Late return from lunch. 
RLC, 21 MAR  00 -  Failure to go. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: None. 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, AFOUA. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (01) Yrs  (04) Mos  (16) Das 
TAMS: (01) Yrs  (04) Mos  (08) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 27 Nov 06. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable, Change the RE Code and Reason for 

Discharge. ) 

Issue 1:  I would like a change in my reentry code, so I may join the Ohio 

National Guard. 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (AETC) 

Luke Air Force Base Arizona 

NOV  0 6  2000 

FROM:  56 EMSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Failure in 
Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32 and AFI 
36-3208, Section F, paragraph 5.32.  If my recommendation is approved, your service 
will be characterized as honorable, general, or under other than honorable conditions.  I 
am recommending that your service be characterized as general. 

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2.  My reasons for this action are:  On 13 Mar 00, you were referred to the Alcohol and 
Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) program by Dr.: 
about your recent increases in drinking.  On 14 Mar 00, you were diagnosed with Alcohol 
Dependency and participated in the inpatient treatment program at the Tuscon VA 
hospital for 28 days.  Upon your discharge on 6 Jun 00, you were enrolled in outpatient 
services treatment at the mental health clinic at Luke AFB.  You were unreliable in your 
attendance to group sessions, but remained abstinent fjrom alcohol.  On 24 Sep 00, you 
relapsed from alcohol and indicated that you enjoyed drinking and did not wish to remain 
abstinent.  You were given a second opportunity to attend sessions on 26 Oct 00, in 
which you failed to do so.  At that time you were advised that your decision constituted a 
failure in the program and you would be recommended for administrative separation 
according to AFI 44-1 2 1 paragraph 3.16.2.  In addition to your failure in the ADAPT 
program, you have received four Records of Individual counseling and a Letter of 
Reprimand for failing to report to your appointed place of duty at the time prescribed.  On 
6 Oct 00, you received a Record of Individual Counseling in regards to your overdue bills 
with the Army and Air Force Exchange (AAFES). As a result of your misconduct, I am 
recommending that your discharge be characterized as general. 

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, and if 
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. 

4.  You have the right to consult counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to 
assist you.  An appointment for you to consult the Area Defense Counsel, Building 1 150, 
Suite 30 15, Luke AFB, AZ, Extension 6701, has been scheduled for  6 /C/O o'  0 0  
a t  / d icd  hours.  You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. 

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  ~ / V U U  (30 
request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I will send them to the 
separation authority. 

unless you 

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.  You must retrieve your medical records from 56 Medical Group Hospital Outpatient 
Records and immediately report to Pliysical Exams, Building 8 10, with your medical 
records and your copy of this AFI 36-3208 discharge package for medical review andlor 
examination. 

8,  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 your unit orderly room. 

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

Attachments: 
1. Recommendation from 56 MDOSISGOMH 
2.  Record of Individual Counseling, dated 2 1 Mar 00 
3.  Record of Individual Counseling, dated 2 Aug 00 
4.  Record of Individual Counseling, dated 3 Aug 00 
5.  Letter of Reprimand, dated 29 Aug 00 
6.  Record of Individual Counseling, dated G Oct 00