RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04486 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has been a respectable citizen since his discharge and has not been involved in any alcohol related incident for over 28 years. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 14 March 1980. On 15 November 1984, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Failure in Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation. Specifically, the reason for the commander’s action was due to the applicant’s unwillingness to cooperate in the alcohol rehabilitation program, as evidenced by his failure to satisfactorily complete the program. On 15 November 1984, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action. On 16 November 1984, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant acknowledged his entitlement to present his case before an administrative discharge board, to be represented by military counsel, and to submit statements in his behalf. On 20 November 1984, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant waived his right to a hearing before an administrative discharge board and to submit statements in his own behalf. On 20 November 1984, the case was found to be legally sufficient. On 26 November 1984, the applicant’s unconditional waiver was accepted, and the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished a general discharge, without probation and rehabilitation, due to the applicant’s lack of response to previous rehabilitation efforts. On 26 November 1984, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge and was credited with 4 years, 8 months, and 13 days of total active service. On 29 April 2013, a request for post-service information was forwarded to applicant for comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). In response, the applicant submitted a supporting statement attesting to his respectfulness, trustworthiness, and honesty (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 process. Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the applicant’s general (under honorable conditions) discharge for Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander’s discretionary authority. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the characterization of his service 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, we do not find the limited documentation related to the applicant’s activities since leaving the service sufficient to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we conclude that no basis exists to upgrade the applicant’s general (under honorable conditions) discharge. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04486 in Executive Session on 13 June 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 September 2012, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 29 April 2013, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 April 2013.