AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE |
CASE NUMBER FD-2013-00261 |
GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 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: The Board denies the upgrade of the discharge. ISSUE: The applicant received a General discharge for Misconduct -Minor Disciplinary Infractions Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. He states he did not drink and that his coke was spiked. The records indicated the applicant received one Article 15, one Letter of Reprimand, one Letter of Admonishment and one Letter of Counseling. His misconduct included failed to report to sick call, failed to report on time for formation, unauthorized cell phone during duty day, late for class on several occasions, smoking in Marine smoke pit, reported to sick call late, failed to turn in homework, underage consumption, and driving while intoxicated. After a complete and thorough review of the records, the Board found the applicant's contention to have no merit. The Board opined that through these administrative actions, the applicant had ample opportunities to change his negative behavior. The Board concluded that the negative aspects of the applicant's service outweighed the positive contributions he made in his Air Force career. 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 |
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