RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-00691
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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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 had notified his squadron of personal problems such as losing his job and losing his transportation.  He would like to finish his career in the Mississippi Air National Guard (MS ANG).

His appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

ANG/DPPI made several attempts to acquire records on the applicant from the Texas ANG (TX ANG) and have been unsuccessful.  It appears that the applicant was a member of the TX ANG and was discharged in 1999 for lack of participation.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ANG/DPFP recommends denial.  DPFP states that the applicant had originally been a member of the TX ANG.  At his enlistment, applicant had been informed that satisfactory participation in Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) was required and that his failure to satisfy this requirement would result in his separation.

ANG/DPPF’s evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 March 2003 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  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.  We will, however, reconsider the applicant’s request should he provide any post service or other additional, pertinent information.  Otherwise, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application.

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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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-00691 in Executive Session on 6 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Feb 02. 
    Exhibit B.  Letter, ANG/DPFP, dated 14 Jun 02.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Mar 03.