RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBERS:  02-01716
		INDEX CODE 106.00
	 	COUNSEL:  None

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 1981 general discharge be upgraded to honorable.

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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’s records (Exhibit B) reflect several incidents of misconduct. He was ultimately discharged in the grade of airman basic on 14 Jan 1981 for unsuitability, failure in alcohol rehabilitation program, with a general discharge. He had 7 months and 17 days of active service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the applicant's military records (Exhibit B) and in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force (Exhibit C). 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPRS provides their rationale for recommending denial.

A complete copy of the 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 14 Jun 02 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

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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. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that his general discharge should be upgraded to honorable. In this regard, he has not established that his discharge was inappropriate, unduly harsh or beyond the commander’s authority. Further, he has provided no evidence that he has rehabilitated himself or become a productive member of society since his discharge. We therefore agree with the recommendations of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice. In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.
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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 this application in Executive Session on 19 September 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 02-01716 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Mar 02.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 6 Jun 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jun 02.

                                   	Panel Chair