ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04027
		INDEX CODE: 110.00
 	XXXXXXX				COUNSEL:  NONE
			  		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 15 May 2008, the Board considered and denied a similar appeal.  For an accounting of the facts surrounding his previous request and the rationale of the Board's earlier decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E.

In his appeal for reconsideration, applicant provides a statement in which he discusses the events as they transpired during his period of service.  In support of his appeal he provided character reference statements and certificates of training.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In earlier findings, we determined that there was insufficient evidence to warrant an upgrade of the applicant’s discharge.  After careful reconsideration of his request and his most recent submission, we do not find it sufficiently compelling to warrant a revision of our earlier determination in his case.  Contrary to the applicant’s assertions, his military personnel records clearly show he was discharged for failure to go and being absent without leave for three weeks.  It remains our opinion that the discharge proceedings were proper and the characterization of the discharge was appropriate to the circumstances.  Although the applicant has provided documentation pertaining to his post-service activities, we find these insufficient to warrant an upgrade of his discharge on the basis of clemency.  Therefore, we find no compelling basis to act favorably on his request for an upgrade of his discharge. 

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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of 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 reconsidered BC-2002-04027 in Executive Session on 5 September 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 18 June 2008, w/Exhibits.
Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant dated 30 July 2008, w/atchs.