RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-05742
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

It has been 53 years since his discharge and he believes he has been a responsible person during this time.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to documentation provided by the applicant, on 18 Oct 57, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force.

The applicant’s complete military personnel records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center.

On 9 Dec 60, the applicant received a general discharge and was credited with 3 years, 1 month, and 22 days of total active service.

On 28 May 14, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 
30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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 an 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 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, 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.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05742 in Executive Session on 9 Oct 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                   , Panel Chair
	                   , Member
	                   , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05742 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Dec 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Available Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Post Service Information Bulletin