RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03005 

 

 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 was discharged for exceeding the weight management standards 
by 11 pounds. He was told that his discharge would be changed to 
an honorable discharge after six months. He does not feel that 
because heredity issues with his size and weight that his 
military record should cause him shame. He also was informed the 
commander that discharged him for not meeting weight standards 
was ultimately discharged for wrongfully discharging individuals. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 9 Mar 84, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. 

 

On 23 Apr 86, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for unsatisfactory 
performance. The specific reasons for the discharge action were 
that he received a letter of counseling (LOC), two letters of 
Reprimand (LOR), and his name was placed on the control roster 
for failing to meet weight standards. 

 

His commander advised him of his rights in this matter and on 
23 Apr 86, he acknowledged receipt of the notification for 
discharge. 

 

On 5 May 86, the legal office reviewed the case and found it 
legally sufficient to support separation and recommended he be 
furnished a general discharge without probation and 
rehabilitation. 

 


On 8 May 86, the discharge authority concurred with the 
commander’s recommendation and directed the applicant be 
furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge 
without probation and rehabilitation. 

 

On 14 May 86, the applicant was furnished a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge and he was credited with two 
years, two months, and six days of active service. 

 

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 Nov 11, a copy of the Investigative Report and a request for 
post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for 
review and comment within 30 days (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 in the discharge processing. 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. We considered 
upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, in the 
absence of any evidence related to his activities since leaving 
the service, there is no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought on that basis. 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-2011-03005 in Executive Session on 22 Feb 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 Nov 11, w/atch