RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00724
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general discharge be changed to honorable.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not properly evaluated and never given a fair hearing.  He states that he never failed any alcohol class.  The applicant declares that he was also assaulted and the person was never charged.

In support of his request, the applicant does not provide any documentation.

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 25 June 1985 for a term of 4 years.  

On 13 August 1986, the applicant's commander notified him that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for his failure in the social actions alcohol rehabilitation program.  The basis for the action was on 27 May 1986, the applicant was entered into the alcohol rehabilitation program and on 15 July 1986, he was determined to have failed to complete the program because of his continued alcohol incidents.  He received a letter of reprimand on 28 February 1986 for discharging fireworks on base.  He received an Article 15 on 9 July 1986 for being disorderly on station, willfully damaging a dormitory hallway by punching a hole in the wall and for striking another airman in the face with his fist.  The applicant was counseled and afforded an opportunity to overcome his deficiencies prior to the initiation of this action.  The commander and staff judge advocate recommended discharge without probation and rehabilitation (P&R) because applicant continued to disregard his responsibilities.

He consulted counsel but waived his right to submit matters for consideration.  The discharge case was reviewed by the base legal office and found to be legally sufficient to support discharge.  The discharge authority approved his discharge and ordered a general discharge without P&R.  

Applicant was discharged on 27 August 1986.  The applicant served one year, two months and three days on active duty. 

On 5 January 1989, the Air Force Discharge Review Board considered and denied applicant’s request for an upgrade of discharge and change of reason for separation.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  The applicant did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  Additionally, he provided no facts warranting a change in his discharge.

The DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit 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 4 April 03, 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 an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the documentation provided in support of his appeal and the evidence of record, it is our opinion that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, the discharge was proper and in compliance with the appropriate directives.  Applicant has not provided any evidence, which would lead us to believe otherwise.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend a change to his discharge characterization.

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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 BC-2003-00724 in Executive Session on 20 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 20 Feb 03.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 31 Mar 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Apr 03.

	
	Panel Chair