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APP1,ICA'I'ION  FOR REVIEW OF DISCHAKGE 
LETTER OF NO'I'IFICATION 
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4PBLICAWS ISSUE AND I H E  BOARD'S DEClSlONAL R A ~ O N A L  ARK DfSCUSSeO ON THE ATYhCHED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE RNlEW B O & D  DECISIONAL IWT1ONAI.E 

Case h e a r d  i n  Washington, D.C. 

Advise a p p l i c a n t  of the d e c i s i o n  of the Board, t h e  r i g h t  to a p e r s o n a l  appearance w i t h l w i t h o u t  c o u n s e l ,  a n d  the r i g h t  to s u b m i t  a n  
a p p l i c a t i o n  to the AFBCMR. 

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

SECRETARY OP THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WINC,3RD FLOOR 
ANDHEWS APE, MD  20762-7002 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NUMBER 

FD-2006-00470 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable, to change the reason and 
authority for the discharge, and to change the reenlistment code. 

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, change of reason and authority for discharge, and change of 
reenlistment code are 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. 

ISSUE: 

The applicant submitted no issues and realized his actions while in the military were unacceptable and 
requested that the review be completed based on the available service record.  He admits that he was young 
and made mistakes.  He has also expressed a desire to upgrade his discharge to qualify for reenlistment into 
the armed forces.  The Board reviewed the entire record and found no evidence of impropriety or inequity in 
this case on which to base an upgrade of discharge.  The records indicated the applicant received six Letters 
of Reprimand, two Letters of Counseling, and nine Records of Individual Counseling for misconduct.  The 
applicant was administratively disciplined for failure to go, being late for duty on numerous occasions, 
insubordination and bad attitude, failure to turn in and secure his weapon, lack of attention to detail and 
failure to maintain uniform standards.  The DRB opined that through these administrative actions, the 
applicant had ample opportunities to change his negative behavior.  The Board concluded the applicant's 
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. 

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 A I R   FORCE 

AIR  FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB,  MD 

(Former SRA)  (HGH SRA) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl rec'd a GEN Disch fr USAF Shaw AFB, SC on 11 May 
04 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.49 (Misconduct -  Minor Disciplinary Infractions). 
Appeals for Honorable Discharge, to Change the RE Code, and Reason for Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND : 

a. DOE:  3 May 81.  Enlmt Age: 18 0/12.  Disch Age: 23 0/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 

AFQT: N/A.  A-74,  E-80,  G-74,  M-74. PAFSC: 1C451 -  Tactical Air Command & 
Control Journeyman. DAS: 27 Aug 00. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 5 May 99 -  16 Nov  99 ( 6   months 12 days) (Inactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER  REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB  17 Nov 99 for 6 yrs. Svd: 04 Yrs 05 Mo 25 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  SrA -  30 Apr 02 
A1C  -  30 Dec 99 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: LOR, 
RIC, 
RIC, 

31 MAR 04 -  Late returning from lunch. 
24 FEB 04 -  Failure to go. 
23 FEB 04 -  Lack of duty responsibilities and constant 

lateness. 

RIC, 
RIC, 
RIC, 
LOCI 

30 JAN 04 -  Late for duty. 
10 DEC 03 -  Late for duty. 
08 JUL 03 -  Failure to maintain uniform standards. 
05 SEP 03 -  Failure to report to duty in the proper 

uniform. 

LOR, 
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RIC, 
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LOR, 
LOR, 
RIC, 
RIC, 
RIC, 
LOC , 

23 JUN  03 -  Late returning from lunch. 
23 JUN 03 -  Late for duty  (Missing from file). 
03 JUN 03 -  Lack of attention to detail. 
27 MAY 03 -  Late for duty. 
21 MAY 03 -  Late for duty. 
23 APR 03 -  Failure to turn in &  secure weapon. 
13 JAN 03 -  ~nsubosdination &  bad attitude. 
04 JAN 03 -  Insubordination &  bad attitude. 
04 JAN 03 -  Insubordination &  bad attitude. 
27 SUN 02 -  Late for duty. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 17 Nov  99 -  16 Jul 01  Ft. Stewart AIN  4  (Initial) 
17 Jul 01 -  16 Jul 02  Ft. Stewart AIN  4  (Annual) 
17 Jul 02 -  16 Jul 03  Ft. Stewart AIN  2  (Annua1)REF 

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFOUA W/VD, AFGCM, NDSM, AFEM, AFLSAR, SAEMR, AFTR. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: ( 0 5 )   Yrs  (00) Mos  (07) Das 
TAMS:  (04) Yrs  (05) Mos  ( 2 5 )  Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 05 Dec 06. 

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

 isc charge) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's Issues. 
2 .   DD 214. 
3. ASVAB Test Score Report. 
4 .   Three Character References. 
5. Individual Information. 
6. Records Review. 
7. Three Enlisted Performance Reports. 
8. Enlisted Performance Report Bullets 
9. Copy of Derogatory Data. 

December 16,2006 

To whom it may concern, 

The enclosed document is being submitted for the review and upgrade of my DD Form 
214.1 have recently submitted a request to have my RE Code changed and I enclosed 
numerous documents along with a DD Form 149 (Document 
support this request. I received a letter from: ......................... r : GS-12, DAFC on 
2006121 5 requesting the following DD Form 293 be submitted. 
Thank you for your consideration.- 

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Tuesday 5 December 2006 

To the officers and members of the Air Force Board of Corrections, 

I began my career in the U.S. Air Force as a teenager. I was young and eager, but still had 
a lot to learn about life. I loved my job and felt a sense of pride for the job I was doing. In 
the four and one half years I served I learned a great deal and looked forward to a twenty 
year or more career in the Air Force. As it turned out, this was not to be. I was young, 
imature, and headstrong. I had many great qualities to offer but made more mistakes 
than are acceptable for an airman. I am not looking to lay blame on anyone but myself for 
these mistakes. However, I strongly feel that had I been given the appropriate corrective 
training I could have overcome my shortcomings and continued to contribute to the 
overall mission of the Air Force. 

I wish to make it clear that I do not intend to re-enter the Air Force. Instead, it is my 
greatest wish to continue serving my country by joining the Army. I have made a very 
concerted effort to do this. I started the paper process in February of this year. In March I 
retook the A S V m  and in October I passed a physical and drug test at MEPS and a 
waiver was submitted for the re-entry code on my DD-214 (2B). My waiver was given 
both the first sergeant and company commander recommendations for approval, 
However, the approving authority denied the waiver. 

I am formally requesting that my re-entry code be changed fiom a 2B to a 1 or 1 J. In 
support of this request I am submitting the following documents: 

DD form 214. 
The letter submitted to the Army while requesting the waiver is to show why I 
want to re-enter military service. 
ASVAI3 test scores are to show the efforts I have made to better my education. 
I have included several reference letters that specifically state I have not been late 
once to my current job of over 18 months. My discharge package will show that I 
had a serious problem arriving on time to appointed places, 
PIF, Weapons Card, and EPR's for personnel background. 
The EPR bullets are photocopies of the originals submitted for my 2002-2003 
EPR. These will show I was contributing to my unit. 
Record of Individual Counseling Dated 20040223. I am including this not to show 
the counseling, but rather because the response shows that I was not just making 
an effort to improve but that I was also making real progress in an attempt to 
salvage my career. (This was not included in my discharge package). 
Discharge package and Statements in regard to the opening of an Unfavorable 
Information file are simply for you to review why I was originally discharged 
from service. 

As a young man I made mistakes. I have evaluated my situation and understand what will 
be required of me if I expect to serve in the military. I have matured and grown over 

these last two and a half years and although I wasn't ready for the responsibilities coming 
out of high school I believe I am now mature, ready, and willing to take on the 
responsibilities of a soldier in the United States Army. It is with this goal in mind that I 
humbly request this change in my re-entry code to a 1 or 1 J. I am prepared to answer any 
questions on any subject should more information be needed. 

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15TH AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS SQUADRON (ACC) 

FORT STEWART AIN, GEORGIA 

MEMORANDUM FOR SRAi 

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13 April 2004 

FROM:  15 ASOSICC 

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 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section 
H, Paragraph 5.49. 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 under honorable conditions (general). 

2, My reasons for this action are: 

a.  On or about 26 Mar 04, you failed to go.  For this incident you received an LOR 

dated 3 1 Mar 04. 

b.  On or about 19 Feb 04, you failed to go.  For this incident you received an ROIC 

dated 24 Feb 04, 

c.  On or about 30 Jan 04, you were late.  For this incident you received an ROIC dated 

30 Jan 04. 

d.  On or about 1 Dec 03, you were late.  For this incident you received an ROIC dated 

10 Dec 03. 

e.  On or about 8 Sep 03, you failed to maintain standards. For this incident you 

received an ROIC dated 8 July 03. 

f.  On or about 1 Sep 03, you failed to go.  For this incident you received an LOC dated 

5 S e p  03. 

g.  On or about 23 Jun 03, you were late.  For this incident you received an LOR dated 

23 Jm 03. 

h.  On or about 19 Jun 03, you were late.  For this incident you received an LOR dated 

23 Jun 03. 

i,  Between on or about 27 May 03 and 2 Jun 03, you showed a lack of attention to 

detail.  For this incident you received an ROIC dated 3 Jun 03. 

j.  On or about 27 May 03, you were late.  For this incident, you received an LOR dated 

27 May 03. 

k.  On or about 20 May 03, you were late.  For this incident, you received an LOR dated 

21 May03. 

1.  On or about 22 Apr 03, you failed to turn in your weapon.  For this incident, you 

received an LOR dated 23 Apr 03. 

m.  Between on or about 10 Jan 03 and 12 Jan 03, you were being insubordinate.  For 

this incident, you received an ROIC dated 13 Jan 03. 

n.  On or about 1 Jan 03, you were being hkubordinate. For this incident, you received 

an ROIC dated 4 Jan 03. 

o.  On or about 1 Jan 03, you were being insubordinate. For this incident, you received 

an ROIC dated 4 Jan 03. 

p.  On or about 27 Jun 02, you failed to go.  For this incident, you received an LOC 

dated 27 Jun 02. 

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 fjndings 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 re$ahed  in the Air Force and, if 
you are 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 counsdig b+-obt@ed 
you.  I have made an appointment for you to consult captain[ ------- --  - -- - - - - - - '  
Counsel, 895-9530, 321 Cullen Street, at  1 130  hours on  13  A
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2004.  You may consult 

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  10  o 0 hours on /  A p~ ; 1 
2004 
unless you request and receive an extension for good cause shown.  I mll send them to the 
separation authority. 

6.  I€ 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 Primary Care at 
0 8 0 0 hours on  I  A P& ; I  0 5/  2004 and an additional examination will be 
scheduled if necessary. 

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 the unit orderly room. 

9.  Execute the attached aclcnowledgrnent and retum it to me immediately. 

Commander 

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2.  ROIC fiom S M S L  -!, 24 Feb 04 (Tab 4) 
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lo. Response to LOR, 23 Jun 03 (Tab 4) 
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12.  Response to ROIC, 3 Jua 03 (Tab 4) 
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18.  ROIC form sSgt! .,......-.- ' 4 Jan 03 (Tab 4) 
19.  LOC fromTSgt: .-.-.- 27 Jm02 (Tab4) 
20.  Receipt of Notification Memorandum (Tab 5)