RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01204

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The discharge he received was not what he was told he would get.  He never bothered to change it because it never has bothered him until now.  He has an outstanding record at the U.S. Postal Service for 43 years.  He was given credit for military time until he was retired.  Also USPS says that they have no record of his military time.  They said it was burned in St Louis.

In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214.

Applicant’s complete application, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant's military personnel records were destroyed by fire in 1973.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his separation from military service cannot be verified.

The only available documentation indicates that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 7 September 1956.  The applicant was involuntarily discharged under the provision of AFR 39-17 (unfitness) with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) on 19 August 1958 in the grade of airman basic.  He served 1 year, 10 months and 18 days of total active military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS deferred to the Board to determine if the applicant should be granted relief based on limited supporting documentation in his record.

AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 July 2003, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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.  Based upon the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs and without evidence to the contrary, we must assume that the applicant's discharge was proper and in compliance with appropriate directives.  The only other basis upon which to upgrade his discharge would be based on clemency.  However, the applicant failed to provide documentation pertaining to his post-service activities.  Should he provide documentary evidence pertaining to his post-service record, we would be willing to reconsider his appeal.  In the absence of such evidence, favorable action is not recommended.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of a 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-2003-01204 in Executive Session on 3 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 31 Mar 03, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 21 Jul 03.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jul 03.