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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00277
		INDEX CODE:  110.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general based on clemency.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 22 October 1952.  He served 2 years and 2 months of total active duty service.

On 6 February 2003, the applicant submitted an application requesting his discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions.  On 2 April 2003, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request.  A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit G.

The applicant submitted a letter dated 4 July 2003, requesting that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general based on clemency.  In support of his request, he provided a letter from his daughter, his son, and a character reference letter signed by three people.  His complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit H.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In earlier findings in this case, the Board found that the applicant’s discharge was neither erroneous nor unjust and was proper based on the facts and circumstances of his case at that time.  However, the applicant was specifically invited to provide information pertaining to his post-service accomplishments for possible reconsideration of his request based on clemency.  We have reviewed the applicant’s most recent submission and affirm our findings that no error occurred in the discharge actions taken in this case.  However, we find the evidence provided substantiates that in the intervening years since his separation, the applicant has become a useful and productive member of his community.  We also considered the fact that the applicant’s service was characterized as “excellent” prior to the commission of the one offense that led to his separation.  While not condoning the misbehavior, it appears to us that the misconduct was an isolated episode rather than an indication of his true character and that it was based on youthful immaturity and unfortunate associations.  In view of the foregoing, we believe clemency is warranted in this case and are of the opinion that the applicant’s discharge should be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions).

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXX, be corrected to show that on 22 October 1952, he was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions).

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The following members of the Board considered this application, BC-2003-00277, in Executive Session on 3 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit G.	Record of Proceedings, dated 14 May 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit H.	Applicant's Letter, dated 4 Jul 03, w/atchs.

                                
                                Panel Chair

AFBCMR BC-2003-00277
INDEX CODE:  110.00

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXX, be corrected to show that on 22 October 1952, he was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions).

					
					Director
					Air Force Review Boards Agency