CASE NUMBER
AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE FD-2009-00058
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
and requests that the review be completed based on the available service record.
The attached brief contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge.
FINDING: Upgrade of the 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:
Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. He submits that he believes his
discharge was inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident during his 58 months of service. The
record indicates the applicant received an Article 15 for wrongfully inhaling Endust for Electronics with the
intent to become intoxicated on 27 March 2004. Although the applicant has no previous disciplinary
infractions, drug abuse is incompatible with military service. Drug abuse is illegal and includes any
intoxicating substance, other than alcohol, that is inhaled, injected, consumed, or introduced into the body in
any manner for purpose of altering mood or function. The Board concluded the misconduct was significant
departure from conduct expected of all military members. The characterization of the discharge received by
the applicant was found to be appropriate.
CONCLUSION: 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 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 and determines the discharge should remain unchanged.
Attachment:
Examiner's Brief
AF | DRB | CY2004 | FD2004-00379
aa AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL) GRADE AFSN/SSAN eae AB wee. However, based upon the record and evidence provided by applicant, the Board finds the applicant’s discharge and reason and authority for discharge inequitable. I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Drug Abuse.
AF | DRB | CY2013 | FD-2013-00353_13
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AF | DRB | CY2011 | FD-2009-00730
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AF | DRB | CY2003 | FD2000-0168
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