RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02129
		INDEX CODE:  04.27

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general discharge be upgraded to honorable.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While under duress, he confessed to some things he did not commit.  When he recanted his confession, he was discharged as a psychopathic liar.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided congressional correspondence, which included his personal statement, and his certificate of military service.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant's available military personnel records indicate that he enlisted in the Air Force on 25 Sep 59.  He was discharged on 21 Dec 62 and furnished a general discharge.

(Examiner's Note:  Pursuant to the Board's staff's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C., provided an investigative report.  The report did not appear to pertain to the applicant, since the applicant was a male and the person identified in the report was a female.  However, they indicated that because of the identical dates of birth, and similarities in the places of birth and social security numbers, they were unable to provide any other investigative report).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS indicated that they were unable to determine the propriety of the applicant's discharge based on the lack of documentation in his records.  In their view, the applicant did not identify any errors in the discharge processing, nor provide any facts that supported upgrading his discharge.

AFPC/DPPRS deferred to the Board for a determination whether the applicant should be granted relief.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and furnished a response and additional documentary evidence which are attached at Exhibit E.

Pursuant to the Board's staff's request, the applicant provided additional documentary evidence for the Board's consideration, which is attached at Exhibit G.

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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.  The applicant's available military personnel records indicate that he was discharged on 21 Dec 62 and furnished a general discharge.  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.  Therefore, based on the available evidence of record, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider 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-2003-02129 in Executive Session on 23 Sep 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 May 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master  Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 Jul 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jul 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, applicant, dated 1 Aug 03, w/atch.
    Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Aug 03.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, applicant, dated 21 Aug 03, w/atchs.