RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00113

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded 
to Honorable.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was informed by his commanding officer, that once he earned 
his high school diploma he could request his characterization of 
discharge be upgraded. 

He understands that 56 years is a long time; however, the term 
“General” as his characterization of service does not sit well.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
letter, a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United 
States Report of Transfer or Discharge, and a copy of an 
Honorable discharge certificate from the Navy Reserves, dated 
15 May 55. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to documents extracted from his military personnel 
record, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
16 May 55.

On 30 Nov 56, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for disorderly conduct.  He was reduced in grade to 
airman basic.

On 16 Jan 57, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for failure to repair.  He received two hours of 
extra duty per day for a period of 14 days.

On 24 Jan 57, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for being drunk.  He received 15 days restriction. 

On 24 Jan 57, the applicant was recommended by his commander for 
discharge.  The basis for this recommendation was the applicant 
exhibited an inability and/or lack of desire to learn plus the 
fact he has made no progress in training in his career field.

On 4 Mar 57, the discharge authority approved a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge.

On 18 Apr 57, the applicant was furnished a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 
11 months, and 3 days of active service.   


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the 
applicant on 8 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 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. 



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-2014-00113 in Executive Session on 10 Feb 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-00113 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Dec 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Sep 14.