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FD-2006-00424 

1  TAYR RECORDING OF PERSUNAI.  APPMIIANCE HEARING 

Case heard in Washington, D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/without counsel, and the right to submit an 
application to the AFBCMR. 

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

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AIR FORLE UISCHARCE REVIOW  HOARD 
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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00424 

GENEKAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 

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

The attached brief contains available pertincnt 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: 

Issue  1.  The applicant contends his discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh.  The records 
indicated the applicant received two Article  15s, four Letters of Reprimand, and one Memorandum for 
Record for misconduct. The misconduct included iinancial irresponsibility on divers occasions and making 
false official statements.  The DRB opined that through these administrative actions. the applicant had ample 
opportunities to change his negative behavior.  The Ooard 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. 

Issue 2.  Applicant states that his discharge did not take into account the good things hc did while in the 
service. Thc 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  silbstantive  requirements  of  the  dischargc  regulation  and  was  within  the  discretioil  of  the 
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

In view of the ibregoing 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 AlC)  (HGH SRA) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF McChord AFB, WA on 28 
Nov 95 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.49 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions). 
Appeals for Honorable Disch. 

2 .   BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 3 1  Jan 72.  Enlmt Age: 18 7/12.  Disch Age: 23 9/12. Educ: WS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-58,  E-67,  G-70,  M-78. PAFSC: 2A651A -  Aerospace Propulsion 
Journeyman -  Jet Engines.  DAS: 14 Sep 93. 

b.  Prior Sv:  (1) AFRes 05 Sep 90 -  04 Mar 91  (6 months) (Inactive). 

das, all A M S .   A m  -  Unknown.  A1C -  Unknown.  SrA -  7 Mar 94.  EPRS:  4 , 4 .  

( 2 )   Enlisted as AB 5 Mar 91 for 4 years.  Svd: 3 yrs 1 mo 6 

3 .  

SERVICE  UNDER  REVIEW: 

a.  Reenlisted as SrA 11 Apr 94 for 4 years. Svd: 01 Yrs 07 Mo 18 Das, all 

AMS . 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C  -  6 Oct 95 (Vacation, 25 Oct 95) 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art 15's:  (1) 25 Oct 95, Vacation, McChord AFB, WA -  Article 107. 

You, did, on or about 16 Oct  95. with intent to deceive. 
make to T S g t   ; .-.-.-.-.-.............. 
; an official statement, to 
wit:  that the checks to Citibank Visa in the amount of 
$27.00 and Pizza Time in the amount of $25.00, were the 
only outstanding checks you had in the system, which 
statement was totally false, and was then known by you 
to be so false.  Reduction to A1C.  (No appeal) 
(No mitigation) 

(2) 6 Oct 95, McChord AFB, WA -  Article 134.  You, being 

indebted to Army Air Force Exchange Service in the sum 
of $68.90 for Deferred Payment Plan, which amount became 
due and payable on or about 20 Sep 9 5   to 29 Sep 9 5 ,  
dishonorably fail t o  pay said debt.  Suspended reduction 
to AlC.  Restriction to McChord AFB, WA for 45 days and 
14 days extra duty.  (No appeal)  (No mitigation) 

e.  Additional: LOR/UIF, 25 OCT 95 -  Making several false official 

statements. 

MFR, 28 SEP 95 - Delinquent DPP account notice. 
LOR/UIF, 07 AUG 95 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR/UTF, 09 MAY 95 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
CR, 12 MAY 95 -  Contined Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR/UIF, 24 APR 95 -  Finanacial irresponsibility. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 5 Jul 93 -  04 Jul 94  McChord AFB  4  (Annual) 

5 Jul 94 -  12 May 95  McChord AFB  3  (CMDR DIR) REF 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFOUA, NDSM, AFOSLTR, AFLSAR, AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS:  (05) Yrs  (02) Mos  (24) Das 
TAMS: (04) Yrs  (08) Mos  (24) Das 

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

(Change Discharge to Honorable.) 

Issue 1:  I had completed my 4 year enlistment with good service.  r feel 

the punishment was harsch  (sic) con?ering (sic) my good service. 

ATCH 
None. 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

62D AIRLIFT WING (AMC) 

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASHINGTON 98438 

MEMORANDUM FOR AlC b .,.,,..,.......-..-..-..-.pr..r..r....-..-..-..-. 

: 62 MXS 

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FROM:  62 MXSICC 

SUBJECT:  Notification Memorandum 

1.  I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for minor disciplinary 
infractions.  The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, 
and AFI 36-3208, Administmtive  Separation of  Airmen, under the provisions of paragraph 5.49. 
If my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as honorable or general.  I 
am recommending that your service be characterized as general. 

2.  My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On or about 16 October 1995, you made a false official statement, with intent to deceive, 
to a Noncommissioned Officer.  For this offense, your previous Article 15 suspended sentence 
was vacated effective 3 1 October 1995 which resulted in the reduction to the rank of Airman 
First Class with a new date of rank of 6 October 1995, (atch l), and an entry into your 
Unfavorable lnforrnation File (UIF).  (atch 7) 

b.  Between on or about 29 September 1995 and  19 October 1995, you made several false 

official statements with the intent to deceive.  For these offenses, you received a Letter of 
Reprimand dated 25 October 1995, (atch 2), and an entry into your UIF.  (atch 7) 

c.  From on or about 21 September 1995 to on or about 29 September 1995, you dishonorably 

failed to pay a just debt to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).  For this 
offense, you received nonjudicial punishment in the form of an Article 15 dated  10 October 
1995, (atch 3), and an entry into your UIF.  (atch 7). 

d.  On or about 29 June 1995, you uttered a check with insufficient funds to the Base 

Exchange.  For this offense, you received a Letter of Reprimand dated 7 August 1995, (atch 4), 
and an entry into your UILF.  (atch 7) 

e.  On or about 13 April  1995, you uttered a check with insufficient funds to the Base 

Exchange.  For this offense, you received a Letter of Reprimand dated 9 May  1995, (atch 5), and 
an entry into your UIF.  (atch 7) 

f.  On or about 21 April 1995, you failed to pay a just debt to the Northwest Connection, in 

which your account was delinquent.  For this offense, you received a Letter of Reprimand dated 
24 April  1995, (atch 6), and an entry into your UJF.  (atch 7) 

3.  Copics of the documents to be  Fonvardcd to the separation authority in support of this 
recomtnendation are attached,  The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction or a higher 
autlzority will decide whether you are 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 i'neligible 
for reenlistment in the Air Force. 

4.  You have the right to consult legal counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist 
you.  I have made an appointment for you to consult Capt :-----_---, 
room 3076 on  13  NOV  95 
own expense. 

: 984-2240,  in building  100, 
,  You may consult civilian counsel at your 

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at  1330  h r s  

5. You have the right to submit statements in 
separation authority to consider must reach 
an extension for good cause shown.  I will 

statements you want the 

you request and receive 

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 Physical Exams in 
building  173 on  20 NOV  95 
only) for 12 hours prior, no alcohol 72 hours prior, no tobacco products 6 hours prior to 
examination, bring eyeglasses and contact solution if using contacts, and you must be in uniform 
for the examination. 

at  1500  hrs with your medical records.  Fast (drink water 

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 at your Squadron Orderly Room. 

Commander 

Attachments: 
1.  AF Form 366 dated 3 1 October 1995 wlatchs 
2.  Letter of Reprimand dated 25 October 1995 wlatchs 
3.  AF Form 3070 dated 10 October 1995 wlatchs 
4.  Letter of Reprimand dated 7 August 1995 wlatchs 
5.  Letter of Reprimand dated 9 May 1995 wlatchs 
6 .  Letter of Reprimand dated 24 April 1995 wlatchs 
7.  M F o m  1137 
8.  Airman's Receipt of Notification Memoranduin