RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-05641 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had an argument with his girlfriend and it was blown out of proportion. He was honest and mature and accepted responsibility. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 October 1980. On 22 January 1986, he was notified of his commander’s intent to discharge him from the Air Force for drug abuse. Specifically, the applicant wrongfully used hashish on 23 November 1985. On 22 January 1986, the applicant consulted counsel and waived his right to submit statements on his behalf. The staff judge advocate found the discharge legally sufficient. On 24 January 1986, the commander ordered the applicant be separated with a general discharge. He was separated on 5 February 1986 with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge and his narrative reason for separation was listed as misconduct – drug abuse. On 29 October 2014, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for 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; 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, we found the evidence submitted insufficient to compel us to recommend granting the request on that basis. Therefore, in view of the above and 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 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-2013-05641 in Executive Session on 4 December 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05641 to was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Nov 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record Excerpts. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 14.