RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-04029
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded 
to honorable.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes the circumstances under which he was discharged from 
the Air Force were no fault of his own.  He developed double 
pneumonia due to conditions at Lackland Air Force Base during 
basic training.  He was very weak and unable to complete basic 
training; therefore, he was discharged from the service.

In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a personal 
statement.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 January 
1951.

The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to 
recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the 
provisions of AR 615-369.

The applicant was examined on 16 March 1951 by the chief of 
neuropsychiatric section and was diagnosed with schizoid 
personality, chronic, severe, manifested by seclusiveness, 
inability to form relationships with people, nervousness shown 
as nail biting and tremor, aggression shown in headaches. 




The applicant was advised of his rights in the matter and his 
case was heard before a board of officers.  The board 
recommended discharge due to unsuitability.  The board found the 
applicant was unsuitable for further military service because of 
disruptive reactions to acute or special stress, and lack of 
physical stamina.

The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and 
directed a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.  The 
applicant was discharged on 18 May 1951.  He served 4 months and 
11 days on active duty.

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation indicated that on the basis of the information 
provided, they were able to locate an arrest record.

On 15 July 2014, a request for information pertaining to his 
post-service activities was forwarded to the applicant for 
review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C).  As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice sufficient to 
compel waiving the statute of limitations.  We took notice of 
the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the 
case; however, the Board majority finds no evidence that an 
error or injustice occurred in the discharge processing.  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, unduly 
harsh.  In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the 
discharge based on clemency; however, based on the evidence 
before us, the majority of the Board finds no basis to grant 
clemency at this time.  Therefore, having reviewed the facts of 
the case and the applicant's contentions, the majority concludes 
the interests of justice do not compel the Board to waive the 
statute of limitations.



RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:

A majority of the Board finds insufficient evidence of error or 
injustice and recommends the application be denied as untimely.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-04029 in Executive Session on 26 August 2014, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


Although XXXXXXXXXX chaired the panel, in view of her unavailability, XXXXXXXXXX has agreed to sign as Acting Panel Chair.  By a majority vote, the Board 
recommended denial of the application.  XXXXXXXXXX voted to grant the applicant’s request and provided a minority report.  The following documentary 
evidence was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 August 2013, w/atch.
  Exhibit B.  Available Master Personnel Records.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 July 2014.
  Exhibit D.  Minority Report, dated 27 August 2014.
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