RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00217
		INDEX CODE 110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 2 June 1999.  She was tried on 1 February 2000 by a general court-martial consisting of officers for possession and distribution of LSD in violation of Article 112a, UCMJ.  On 14 Dec 2001, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge in the grade of airman basic.  She served 1 year, 10 months and 28 days of active service.

The remaining 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:

AFLSA/JAJM recommended denial of relief because the applicant's contentions are without merit.  The applicant submitted a DD Form 149 dated 31 January 2002, but did not request a specific correction of error or injustice or provided a reason.  She did indicate she had received a bad conduct discharged at a general court-martial.  She did attach a discharge review application in which she requested her bad conduct discharge be changed to Honorable discharge.  The only evidence she provided for consideration was a letter of appreciation she received while on active duty.  

The applicant pleaded guilty after consultation with her defense counsel.  The convening authority reviewed her case and her appeal was considered and denied by two appellate courts.  The applicant has provided no evidence whatsoever of any injustice related to her court-martial or discharge.  There is no merit to the applicant's claim and JAJM recommended that the Board deny the relief requested.

AFLS/JAJM evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 31 May 2002, for review and comment.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 material error or injustice.  After being court-martial for possession and distribution of LSD, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge.  It appears that the responsible officials applied appropriate standards in effecting the discharge, and the applicant has not provided persuasive evidence that pertinent regulations were violated or that she was not afforded all the rights to which she was entitled. The applicant has failed to sustain her burden of demonstrating she suffered either an error or an injustice and we recommend her request be denied.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of 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 Docket Number 02-00217 in Executive Session on 18 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 31 Jan 02, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFLSA/JAJM, dated 17 May 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 31 May 02.