RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03095 XXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge for misconduct be withdrawn and he be eligible to return to active duty. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not aware that his discharge was due to misconduct and the decisions he made at 19 years of age were of poor choice. However, he has been a faithful citizen and he is prepared to return to the service of his country with more mature decisions. He only asks to have an opportunity to have his record changed so he may return to serving his country honorably. The applicant’s complete submission, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who enlisted in the grade of airman basic (E-1) on 15 Jan 97. On 11 Aug 97, the applicant’s commander notified him he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force for misconduct - drug abuse with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service based on the following: a.  On or about 18 Jun 97, applicant wrongfully possessed some amount of marijuana. He received nonjudicial punishment, under Article 15, consisting of restriction to the base and 30 days extra duty. b.  On or about 18 Jun 97, applicant wrongfully distributed some amount of marijuana. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and was afforded the opportunity to submit statements in his own behalf. On 21 Aug 97, the discharge authority approved the separation under AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section H, and directed the applicant be furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge without probation and rehabilitation. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Additionally, the applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that warrant a change to his separation code or his narrative reason for separation. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 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 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. 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 instruction, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed. 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 post-service activities, there is no way for us to determine if the applicant’s accomplishments since leaving the service are sufficiently meritorious to overcome the misconduct for which he was discharged. Should the applicant provide documentary evidence relating to his post-service activities, he could apply for reconsideration based on new evidence. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis 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-2013-03095 in Executive Session on 11 Dec 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jun 13. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 30 Aug 13. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Oct 13. 1 2