RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00571 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The applicant provided no contentions. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in 
conjunction with his 26 Jun 59 release from active duty. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Prior to the events under review, the applicant was honorably 
released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force 
Reserve, on 26 Jun 59, by reason of hardship – dependency. He 
was credited with 2 years, 3 months, and 13 days of active duty 
service. 

 

On 14 Dec 61, the applicant was found guilty by the Circuit 
Court of Montgomery County, Maryland, for forgery. 

 

On 6 Mar 62, the commander notified the applicant of the 
administrative discharge board (ADB) hearing. The applicant 
waived his rights to a board hearing and to submit statements in 
his own behalf. The staff judge advocate reviewed the board 
proceedings and found them legally sufficient and the discharge 
authority approved an undesirable (UOTHC) discharge. 

 

On 29 May 62, the applicant was discharged from enlisted status 
as Reserve of the Air Force, with service characterized as under 
other than honorable conditions. 


 

The applicant summarized his accomplishments since leaving the 
service and explained the circumstances which led to his 
discharge. He has regretted this action for more than 50 years 
and would like his character of service upgraded to honorable 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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. 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. The applicant 
provided a personal statement in support of his appeal to have 
his discharge upgraded based on clemency; however, considering 
his overall record of service, the seriousness of the offenses 
which led to his administrative separation, and the limited 
post-service information, we are not persuaded that an upgrade 
of the characterization of his discharge is warranted. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought. 

 

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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-2011-00571 in Executive Session on 13 October 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Feb 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Apr 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, 9 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair