ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03545

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded.

RESUME OF THE CASE

On 17 Jun 14, the Board considered and denied a similar request to upgrade his discharge, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.  The Board also considered upgrading the applicant’s discharge on the basis of clemency; however, based on his overall record of service, they were not persuaded that an upgrade of his discharge was warranted on that basis.  The Board further noted that should the applicant provide additional information, e.g., post-service documentation to support his claim, they would be willing to reconsider his request.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit C.

On 23 May 19, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request.  He again contends that his discharge was the result of debt incurred by his former wife while they were geographically separated.  His commander told him that if he repaid the debt, he would allow him to cross-train into another career field, due to the impact on his security clearance.  He repaid the debt within one month; however, his commander promptly began paperwork to discharge him anyway.  As new evidence, the applicant provides numerous letters and certificates of appreciation received during his military service, copies of a special order and citation for the Air Force Achievement Medal, and character statements from his mother-in-law, co-workers, and friends.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit D.

POST-SERVICE INFORMATION

On 19 Jun 19, the Board sent the applicant a standard request for post-service information.  This letter informed the applicant that a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check, available for under $20 from the FBI public website, would assist the Board in evaluating his case.  Although the applicant did reply to the request for post-service information (Exhibit F), his response did not include an FBI background check or other criminal history data.  In his response, the applicant included a letter from a Veterans Service Officer stating that the applicant is currently employed by the United States Postal Service as a contract employee and has undergone a background check.  The applicant provided a copy of his employee identification card, as proof of qualifying employment.

APPLICABLE AUTHORITY

According to AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, incorporating changes through 8 June 2017, paragraph 1.18, the types of service characterization are as follows: 

Honorable.  The quality of the airman’s service generally has met Air Force standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty or when a member's service is otherwise so meritorious that any other characterization would be inappropriate.

Under Honorable Conditions (General).  If an airman’s service has been honest and faithful, this characterization is warranted when significant negative aspects of the airman's conduct or performance of duty outweigh positive aspects of the airman's military record.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice.  The Board finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

CERTIFICATION

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2013-03545-2 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 20:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit C:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A and B, dated 21 Jul 14.
Exhibit D:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 23 May 19.
Exhibit E:	Post Service Clemency Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 19 Jun 19.
Exhibit F:	Applicant’s response, w/atchs, dated 20 Jun 19.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings, pertaining to Docket Number BC-2013-03545-2, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.