RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02017
		INDEX CODE:  110.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her undesirable characterization of service was based on one incident with extenuating circumstances, during an otherwise uneventful period of service.  Her discharge was the result of her reaction to an event directed towards her by her roommate that was not addressed by her dorm manager.  Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 Aug 85 and was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class.  On 4 Dec 86, she was convicted by a special court martial of two counts of wrongful appropriation of currency valued at about $175 and $120 from another airman, two counts of forgery, and one count of being disrespectful to a superior noncommissioned officer.  Her sentence, adjudged and affirmed was forfeiture of $400 pay per month for 3 months, reduction to the grade of airman basic, confinement at hard labor for 3 months, and a bad conduct discharge.  She was discharged on 24 Jul 87.  She served 1 year, 8 months, and 27 days on active duty.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial.  DPPRS states that the applicant's discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  She did not submit any new evidence or identify any errors in her discharge processing.  She provided no other facts warranting an upgrade of the 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 18 Jul 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 error or injustice that would warrant an upgrade of her discharge to general.  Other than her own uncorroborated assertions, evidence has not been provided which would lead us to believe that the action taken to affect her discharge from the Air Force was improper or contrary to the provisions of the governing regulations in effect at the time; or, that the characterization of her service was based on factors other than her 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 she has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  We considered upgrading her discharge on the basis of clemency; however, the applicant has failed to provide documentation pertaining to her post-service activities.  Accordingly, based on the available evidence of record, we find no compelling basis upon which 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-02017 in Executive Session on 21 Aug 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 May 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 10 Jul 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jul 03.