RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03094 

 

 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 a functioning alcoholic when he was on active duty which 
contributed to his administrative discharge. He no longer drinks 
and has been sober for over 21 years. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides an expanded 
statement. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 14 Dec 72 the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending his general (under honorable conditions) discharge 
from the Air Force for misconduct. The reason for the action was 
the applicant apathetic behavior and defective attitude as 
evidenced by statements provided by his chain of command. 

 

The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of 
discharge and waived his rights to consult with legal counsel and 
to submit statements in his own behalf. 

 

On 20 Dec 72, the base legal office reviewed the case and found 
it legally sufficient to support the action 

 

On 22 Dec 72, the applicant was furnished a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge in accordance with AFM 39-12, Separation for Unsuitability, Misconduct, Resignation, or Request 
for Discharge for the Good of the Service and Procedures for the 
Rehabilitation Program, for Apathetic Behavior and Defective 
Attitude. He was credited with a total of one year, five months, 
and eight days of total active service. 


Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigation Report, 
which is at Exhibit C. 

 

On 2 May 12, a copy of the FBI report and a request for post-
service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and 
response within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been 
received by this office (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 an 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 process. Based on the 
available evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s general 
(under honorable conditions) discharge for misconduct was 
consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation and within the discharge authority’s discretion. He 
has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe his 
discharge was improper or contrary to the provisions of the 
governing directive. In the interest of justice, we considered 
upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, in the 
absence of any evidence related to the applicant’s activities 
since leaving the service, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought on that basis. Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to 
upgrade the applicant’s general (under honorable conditions) 
discharge. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-00160 in Executive Session on 23 Oct 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 



 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Aug 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, FBI Investigative Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 2 May 12.