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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE |
CASE NUMBER FD-2014-00011 |
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 grants the requested relief.
ISSUE: Applicant received a General discharge for Misconduct: Drug Abuse
The Air Force Discharge Review Board, under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an Applicant's discharge, is authorized to change the character of service and the reason for discharge if such change is warranted. In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the applicant. The Board did complete a thorough review of the circumstances that led to the discharge and the discharge process to ensure the discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety. The Applicant's record of service included one Letter of Admonishment, three Letters of Reprimand and seven Letters of Counseling. Applicant's misconduct included; failed to verify contents of simulator kit, failed to go to PT, failed to go to Commander's call, failed to go to duty on ti1J1e, failed to obey order from direct supervisor, failed to comply with order to perform weekend standby duty, failed to meet deadline for retake of security exam, failed to go to duty and report to sick call, improperly used prescription medication by ingesting 20 amitriptyline pills.
Applicant contends discharge was inequitable and unjust due to it being based on one incident in 59 months of service. He also would like to go back to school and use his Montgomery G.I. Bill. The records reflect that on December 20, 2012, applicant was evaluated for substance·misuse and or abuse. After a clinical interview, records screening, and a review of the substance use history, it was determined the member did not meet the criteria for alcohol or substance abuse. There were also other' notes dated January 4, 2013 diagnosing applicant with adjustment disorder with depressed mood and probable personality disorder. The Board opined that while the applicant's mental health condition did not predicate or mitigate his instances of misconduct, several of the incidents, could possibly be tied to his adjustment disorder or depressed mood. After a complete and thorough review of the applicant's records, the Board opined the primary reason for discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. The Board agreed to change the applicant's reason and authority for discharge; however the reenlistment code will remain unchanged.
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.
However, in view of the foregoing findings, the Board concludes that the overall quality of applicant's service is more accurately reflected by an Honorable discharge and the reason for discharge is more accurately described as Secretarial Authority under the provisions of Title 10, USC 1553.
Attachment: Examiner's Brief |
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