A I R FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE |
C \SE 'ILIBER FD-20t 4-00666 |
GENERA L: The applicant appeals for an upgrade of the discharge to Honorable; a change to the reason and authority for the d ischarge and to change the re-en l istment code. The applicant appeared and testified before the Discharge Review Board DRB, with counsel, at And rews A FB on March 10, 2015. The following witness also testified on the applicant's behalf: (wife) (b) (6)
(b) (6)
The following additional exhibits were subm i tted at the heari ng: Exhibit #4: Applicant 's Contention s Exhi bit #5: Character reference letters
The attached brief conta ins available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors lead ing to the discharge.
FINDI NG : The Board grants the requested relief.
ISSUE: The applicant recei ved a General discharge for Misconduct -Minor Disci plinary Infractions
The Air Force Discharge Review Board, under i ts responsibility to exami ne the propriety and equity of an applicanf s d ischarge, is authorized to change the characterization of service and the reason for discharge i f such change is warranted. I n reviewing d ischarges, the Board presumes regu l ari ty i n the conduct of governmental affairs un less there is substantia l cred i bl e evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the applicant. The Board com pleted a thorough review of the circumstances that led to the discharge and the discharge process to ensu re the discharge met the pertinent standards of equ i ty and propriety. The applicant's record of service included three Article I 5s, three Letters of Reprimand, and one Letter of Counseling. The member's misconduct included sleeping on post; fai lure to remain alert on duty; damagi ng government property; fai lure to compl y wi t h dress and appearance standards; insubord inate conduct towards an 1 CO |