RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03482
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His narrative reason for discharge be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The offenses he committed during his active duty military service were inappropriate but those actions are now a hindrance to his future.  He states that during his exploration of youth he managed to experience a normal maturity process and in part of that exploration he lost the respect of the country he loves and his acceptance to serve it.  The applicant states that he now understands that the results of his actions were not only costly to him, but to the government.  He apologizes for his actions and requests these changes as an adult.  

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement.  Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 1 July 1998 for a term of 4 years.  

On 19 June 2001, the applicant's commander notified him that he was being discharged from the Air Force for a pattern of misconduct, specifically minor disciplinary infractions.  The applicant was involved in numerous acts of underage drinking.  As a result, he received Article 15 punishment and an Unfavorable Information File.  He also received several Letters of Counseling for failure to go on time, failure to go to appointed duty location, and failure to pay his government credit card balance.  Punishment included reduction in grade, forfeiture of pay and 30 days correctional custody.  He was not entitled to a Board hearing.   In view of his continued misconduct and failure to respond to corrective efforts, probation and rehabilitation were not recommended.  He waived his rights to consult legal counsel and did not submit statements.  The discharge case was reviewed by the base legal office and found to be legally sufficient to support discharge.  The discharge authority approved his separation and ordered a general discharge without probation and rehabilitation.  Applicant was discharged on 6 July 2001.  He served 3 years and 5 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  Although the applicant submitted a statement expressing remorse of his misconduct, he did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  He provided no other facts warranting an upgrade of the discharge.  The DPPRS evaluation is at attachment C.   

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 20 Dec 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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant changing his narrative reason for discharge.  After careful consideration of the available evidence, we found no indication that the actions taken to effect his discharge were improper or contrary to the provisions of the governing regulations in effect at the time, or that the actions taken against the applicant were based on factors other than his own misconduct.  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, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in 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 Docket Number 02-03482 in Executive Session on 12 February 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 26 Aug 02.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 4 Dec 02.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Dec 02.