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22 Mar 2007 
APPLICANT'S  ISSUE AND THE BOARD'S  DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE LllbCHARtiE  REVIEW HOARll Ilk( l5lllNAI  kATIONAI E 

FD-2006-00333 

Case heard in Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of tllc dccision of thc Board, thc right to a personal  appearance withlwithout counsel, and the right to submit an 
application to the AFBCMR 

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INDORSEMENT 

D A M :   4/1&607 

SAFIMRRR 
550 C STREET WT:ST,  SUITE 40 
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78 150-4742 

FROM: 

SECRETARY O F  TllE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DlSCllARCE REVIEW BOARD 
153.5 COMMANI)  I)R, EE WINC.3RD  FLOOR 
ANDHEWS AFB. MU 20762-7002 

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

(CF-V2) 

Previous edition will  be used 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00333 

GENERAL:  The applicant appcals for upgrade of discharge to Honorable. 

The applicant was offered a personal  appearailce 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 dcnicd. 

Thc  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. 

ISSUE: 

Applicant contends that he was treated unfairly in regards to the lack of instruction he received in preparing 
for his Career Development Course (CDC) exams.  Thc rccord indicatcs that the applicant failed his CDC 
cnd-of-course exam, twice.  In addition, the applicant received two Letters of Reprimand (failure to go) and 
an Article  15 for negligently failing to successfully progress in CDC program.  The record did indicate that 
on the first failed CDC the supervisor involvement with the applicant's  training was limited, but on his 
second failure the record indicatcs that proper interventioil froin the unit was provided.  The Board noted that 
a common observation was madc rcgardiilg the applicant's  attitude toward studying--lacked motivation and 
procrastination.  In the commander's  review, the commander stated that the applicant's  supervisory chain 
ranked his performance as low and did not put forth ally additional effort during his off-duty.  He (the 
commander) noted that the applicant received a marginal on physical  fitness assessment and failed a training 
qualification.  The Board noted that the Article  15 for ncgligcntly failing to successfully progress in CDC 
program was harsh considering thc applicant failed his CDC exam over 30 days prior to receiving the Article 
15.  Although the Article  15 was found to be too harsh, the applicant's misconduct offset any positive 
aspects of his duty performance.  Thcrcfore the Board found the characterization of the discharge received 
by the applicant to be appropriate. 

CONCLUSIONS:  Thc Discharge Review Board coilcludes that the discharge was consistent with the 
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within thc discrction 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 tlie applicant's discharge should not be changed. 

Howevcr, the Board does recommend that if tllc applicailt can provide additional documented information to 
substantiate  his  issue,  he  should  coilsider  exercising  his  right  to  rnakc  a  pcrsoiial  appearance  before  the 
Board.  If he should  choose  to  excrcisc his right  to  a personal  appearance hearing, the applicant  should be 
prepared  to  providc ally factual evidence, exemplary  post-service  accomplishnlcnts as wcll  as contributions 
madc in the community. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB, MD 

(Former AMN)  (HGH AlC) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl recld a GEN Disch fr USAF Barksdale AFB, LA on 16 
Sep 05 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.26.3 (Unsatisfactory Performance -  Failure to 
Progress in On-The-Job Training).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 1 Aug 83.  Enlmt Age: 19 1/12.  Disch Age: 22 1/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-37,  E-39,  G-40,  M-36. PAFSC: 3P031 -  Security Forces Apprentice. 
DAS: 30 Oct 03. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 23 Aug 02 -  14 Apr 03  (7 months 22 days) (Inactive). 

3 .   SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB  15 Apr 03 for 4 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 05 Mo 02 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A m  -  25 Jul 05  (Article 15, 25 Jun 05) 

A1C -  15 Aug 04 
A m  -  15 Oct 03 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15,s:  (1) 25 Jul 05, Barksdale AFB, LA -  Article 92.  You, who 

knew or should have known of your duties, between on or 
about 22 Dec 04 and on or about 1 Jun 05, were derelict 
in the performance of those duties in that you 
negligently failed to successfully progress in the 
Career Development Course program, as it was your duty 
to do.  Reduction to Airman, and 30 days extra duty. 
(No appeal) (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: AF FORM 2096, 28 J U N   05 -  AFSC withdrawn. 

01 JUN 05 -  Second CDC end of course examination failure. 
22 DEC 04 -  First CDC end of course examination failure. 
LOR, 31 JVL  04 -  Failure to go to four appointments. 
23 JUL 04 -  Failure to go. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 15 Apr 03 -  14 Dec 04  Barksdale AFB  3  (Initial) 

15 Dec 04 -  26 Jul 05  Barksdale AFB  2  (Cmdr Dir)REF 

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

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (03) Yrs  (00) Mos  (24) Das 
TAMS: (02) Yrs  (05) Mos  (02) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 23 Aug 06. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

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Issue 1:  Considering the circumstances of my departure from the military, 
i,  feel that I was treated unfairly with regards to the lack of 
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instruction I received in preparing for my CDCs.  My first attempt at taking the 
test, I failed to meet the requirement by ten points.  One may clearly tell upon 
reviewing my first supervisor course survey why such an event may have occurred. 
However, in my second attempt, I only failed to meet the requirement by one 
point, which can be seen in my test summary. 

As  for the lack of motivation witnessed on the part of my surpervisor, I can 
only state that I am not a good test-taker, but I did put forth a great deal of 
effort in trying to pass the test.  Granted, I went to the military to gain more 
insight into various career fields, I dislike the fact that this experience has 
only placed me at a disadvantage as I seek to obtain a secure job placement. 

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1. End of Course Exam Results. 
2. On-The-Job-Training Documentation. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS 2D BOMB WINO (ACC) 
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, U 

FROM: 2 SFSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for failure to progress 
in on-the-job training.  The authority for this action is AFPD 3632, Military Retirements and 
Separations, and AFI 363208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, Section E, 
Paragraph 5.26.3,  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 general. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On or about 1 Jun 05, you scored 64% on the Career Development Course end-of-course 

exam.  The minimum passing score is 65%.  This was your second failure. 

b.  On or about 22 Dec  04,  you  scored  54% on the  Career Development Course end-of- 

course exam.  The minimum passing score is 65%.  This was your first failure. 

3.  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,  If 
you are discharged, the commander will determine 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. 
Area 
Defense  Counsel,  Building 4714,  third  floor,  phone  number  456-8355-ii--k hours  on 

I  have  made  an  appointment  for  you  to  consult 

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2005.  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  Q qfi Q  hours on  6 scdt 0 5   2005 
unless 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 statements 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 the 2nd Medical 
Group,  Physical  Exam  Section, at 
2005  and  an 
additional examination will be scheduled if necessary. 

hours  on 

8.  Any personal infomation 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. 

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

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Attachments: 
1.  Receipt of Notification Memorandum 
2.  Trainee's Background Information Worksheet (2nd Failure), undated 
3.  Trainee's  Background Information Worksheet (1''  Failure), undated 
4.  Nonjudicial Punishment, AF Form 3070,25 Jul05 
5.  Letter of Reprimand, 3 1 Jul04 
6.  Letter of Reprimand, 23 Jul04