ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-01711-2

XXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

The Board reconsider his request to upgrade his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) to an Under Honorable Conditions (General) discharge.

RESUME OF THE CASE

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class.

On 15 Jan 03, the Board considered and denied his request for an upgrade of his BCD to an honorable discharge, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings, with Exhibits A-D, at Exhibit E.

On 9 Apr 19, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request for an upgrade of his BCD to a general discharge.  The applicant contends he served from 1991 to 1998 with lost time from 29 Mar 97 to Apr 97.  However, majority of his military service was honorable.  He does not believe the lost time should dictate him having a BCD.  The applicant further states it was difficult finding employment after his discharge and it seemed no one was willing to give him second chance.  He admits he was not honest about his past when applying for employment because he needed to support his family.  He was eventually hired and worked with dentist for about 13 years.  Also during that time, he pursued a career in Radiologic Technology.  However, he is presently reliving his past and is having to fight to retain his Radiologic License.  He has not been any trouble since leaving military service.  The arrests on his FBI report coincide with his military service.    

In support of his reconsideration, the applicant provided a copy of FBI report, character statements, education transcripts, and employment evaluations.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit F.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice.  The Board finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we do not find the evidence presented sufficient to override the previous decision of the Board.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

CERTIFICATION

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2002-01711-2 in Executive Session on 6 May 20:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit E:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-E, dated 27 Jan 03.
Exhibit F:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 9 Apr 19.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.