RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02157 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation of misconduct (Minor Infractions) be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His narrative reason for separation is unjust due to his command requiring him to attend an intensive outpatient program for alcohol dependence. During his fourth week of attendance, his commander told him that he was being discharged under honorable conditions and he would receive all military benefits. Therefore, he chose that option since he was severely battling alcoholism. During his enlistment, he worked hard and never intended to leave the military; however, he was struggling through this disease and his command was forcing him out. Since being separated, he has maintained sobriety, but is not able to get a job, go to school, find a home, or support himself because the promises made to him have been denied. Had he realized the affect of not completing the program, he would have completed it and fought to stay in the military. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement. His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 10 Nov 08. His commander notified the applicant that he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFI 36- 3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.49. The specific reasons for this action were for being observed taking in what appeared to be crushed prescription medication through his nose; for bragging about engaging in illegal drug use prior to entering the Air Force and engaging in activities that were prejudicial to good order and discipline; for having an overnight guest in his dormitory room; for being derelict in the performance of duties assigned on several occasions; for failing to go to his appointed place of duty at the prescribed time; for wrongfully using provoking words; for assault; and for being drunk and disorderly. The applicant received a general discharge on 18 Feb 11 after serving 2 years, 3 months, and 9 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states that based on the applicant’s overall performance, the discharge authority approved a general discharge. Based on the applicant’s progressive disciplinary actions, he was never able to succeed in changing his substandard performance. The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the processing of his discharge and his narrative reason for separation was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discharge authority’s discretion. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 16 Sep 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 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 agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ 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-2011-02157 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 May 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 23 Aug 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Sep 11.