RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01029 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge characterization be changed to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Upon entering the service, he had negative effects from the abusive use of alcohol. He left military service, as a result of three related incidents, but was judged as not being an alcoholic and should have been offered treatment. The applicant did not submit any documentation to support his claim. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 Sep 87 for a period of four years. The squadron commander initiated administrative discharge action against the applicant, on 10 Aug 88, for misconduct. The specific reasons for the proposed action were: the applicant received an Article 15 for failing to obey a lawful general regulation by consuming alcohol in the dormitory; he received an Article 15 for possessing alcohol in his dormitory room and for breaking restriction, and a Special Court-martial for failing to remain in uniform while outside the dormitory and for wrongfully using alcohol. After consulting with counsel and having been advised of his rights, he submitted a conditional waiver of his right to have his case heard before an administrative discharge board upon receipt of a general discharge. The wing staff judge advocate recommended a general discharge, without probation and rehabilitation (P&R). The discharge authority approved the general discharge without P&R. The applicant was discharged, on 29 Aug 88, under the provisions of AFR 39-10, by reason of misconduct – pattern discreditable involvement with military and civilian authorities, with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). He was credited with 10 months and 21 days of active duty service. ________________________________________________________________ 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. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01029 in Executive Session on 19 July 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Oct 10. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.