RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NO.: 01-01632 
					INDEX CODE:  110.00
				
    .					COUNSEL:  NONE

    					HEARING DESIRED:  NO

The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to honorable.  The applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.

On 13 July 2001, the applicant was advised that his application was being administratively closed due to unsuccessful attempts in obtaining his military records and his inability to furnish documents verifying his military service.  On 14 September 2001, the applicant submitted a copy of his discharge order and his case has been reopened. 

The applicant’s separation orders indicate that he was discharged under honorable conditions in the grade of airman basic on 20 November 1958 under the provisions of AFR 39-16 by reason of “Discharge of Unproductive Airman.”  No further information concerning the applicant’s service is available.   

After careful consideration of applicant's request and the available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant corrective action.  Based upon the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs and without evidence to the contrary, we must assume that the applicant's discharge was proper and in compliance with appropriate directives.  Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application. 

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied.

The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision.  Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant evidence which was not available at the time the application was filed.

Members of the Board considered this application on 3 October 2001, in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-2603 and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552.

				      	

Exhibits:

A.  Applicant's DD Form 149 w/atchs
C.  AFBCMR Letter dated 13 July 2001
D.  AFBCMR Letter to Applicant dated 20 June 2001