RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03558
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He never received proper rehabilitation/support to overcome his problems while on active duty. 

In support of his request, applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, and an endorsement letter from The American Legion.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.  

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 22 July 1998, the applicant enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years.  On 5 October 2000, the applicant was discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge under the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-3208 (pattern of misconduct).  He had served 2 years, 2 months and 14 days on active duty.

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied.  DPPRS states that the applicant’s drinking problem was being treated while on active duty.  This was evident by his admission to a chemical dependency treatment center.   DPPRS further states that he did not submit any new evidence or identify any error or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  

The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant provides an explanation of his actions and the circumstances that led to his disciplinary actions.  In closing, he requests to appear before the Board so he may better explain the issues. 

The applicant’s submission is at Exhibit E.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  After careful consideration of the applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we see no evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant corrective action.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered    

upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application AFBCMR Docket Number 01-03558 in Executive Session on 29 May 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 August 2001.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 14 January 2002.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 January 2002.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, undated.