RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05072 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions (UHC)) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Under a program that allowed soldiers who helped around a farm, he was discharged early. His parents owned a farm and he qualified for early discharge. He did not pay attention to his discharge status when he got out and feels that he deserves an honorable discharge. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his Discharge Certificate. His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 2 Apr 54. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-16 for not being able to absorb the concepts of military life. Additionally, he went to an off-limits establishment; misused a government vehicle; delayed reporting an accident. He received 2 Article 15s and met a summary court-martial. He was confined for 30 days and forfeited $55.00. On 16 Dec 55, he received a UHC discharge after serving 1 year, 7 months, and 21 days on active duty. On 19 Jun 13, a request for information pertaining to his post- service activities was forwarded to the applicant for response within 15 days. As of this date, no response received. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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 during the discharge process. 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, or unduly harsh. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the applicant’s discharge on the basis of clemency, however, there was no evidence submitted to compel us to recommend granting the request on that basis. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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-2012-05072 in Executive Session on 23 Jul 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence for Docket Number 2012-05072 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Oct 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Jun 13, w/atch. Panel Chair