RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00630 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He has become a stellar citizen since serving in the Air Force. 
He would like his records reviewed in hope of getting his 
discharge upgraded. He completed his General Education Diploma 
(GED) in 1971; he graduated with his first Bachelor of Science 
Degree in Business Administration and a second Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Petroleum Land Management. He is not arguing 
the fact that he was late for duty on numerous occasions; 
however, he had extenuating family issues such as his father not 
recognizing him, and becoming a husband and father at a young 
age. His father was diagnosed with colon cancer in Nov 72; he 
was devastated because his father was his best friend. He is the 
eldest of eight siblings who looked to him for guidance and 
leadership. He believes he was immature and not ready to be the 
role model that his siblings were looking for. He receives all 
benefits as a veteran with his general discharge, except for 
being allowed to wear the Air Force uniform and burial 
priviledges at a military cemetery. He is 60 years old now and 
would like to frame an honorable discharge certificate on his 
wall for his children and grandchildren to see. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement. 

 

His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 


 

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 4 Jun 71. 
His commander recommended him for discharge under the provisions 
of AFM 39-12, Chapter 2, Section B, paragraph 2-15a. The 
specific reasons for his discharge were for failure to repair on 
several occasions, for using disrespectful language to a superior 
noncommissioned officer, and for leaving his room in a filthy 
condition. The applicant received four Article 15s and a Letter 
of Reprimand for his actions. After a legal review, the staff 
judge advocate found the case legally sufficient. The applicant 
received a general discharge on 5 Jun 74 after serving 3 years 
and 2 days on active duty. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report, 
which is at Exhibit C. On 2 Jun 11, a copy of the FBI report was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

On 2 Jun 11, a request for information pertaining to his post-
service activities was forwarded to the applicant for response 
within 30 days. 

 

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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 in the discharge processing. It appears the 
applicant is requesting upgrade of his discharge on the basis of 
clemency due to the passage of time. While we commend his 
efforts since leaving service and his apparent post-service 
adjustment, we believe the general discharge he currently has is 
the most appropriate characterization of his service and properly 
reflects the circumstances of his discharge. As such, we do not 
find that clemency is warranted. Based on the foregoing, we 
find no basis 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-2011-00630 in Executive Session on 7 Jul 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Feb 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Jun 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair