RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00397

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has been a productive member of society since reverting back 
to his Christian faith.  He accepts complete responsibility for 
the circumstances that precipitated his discharge, which arose 
from the over indulgence of alcohol. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 Jan 
62.

On 4 Nov 64, the applicant's commander notified him of his 
intent to recommend his discharge for a pattern of misconduct.  
The reason for the action included the following:

	a. On 1 Mar 64, the applicant was arrested by local 
authorities for being drunk in public.  For this offense he was 
given a letter of reprimand and placed on the Airman Control 
roster.

	b. On 12 Sep 64, the applicant was arrested by local 
authorities for being drunk in public.  For this offense he was 
given a letter of reprimand and given additional training.

	c. On 23 Oct 64, the applicant was reported to the first 
sergeant for being disorderly, disrespectful, and drunk in the 
barracks.  The following day he failed to report to his duty 
section.    

On 06 Nov 64, the applicant was furnished a general discharge, 
and was credited with 2 years, 9 months, and 16 days of active 
service.  

On 28 Apr 14, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). In response, the applicant provides a copy of a 
Federal Bureau of Investigation search of fingerprints and an 
expanded personal statement describing his activities since 
leaving the service (Exhibit D).    


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, to include his 
rebuttal response, 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, 
we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient for us to 
conclude that such action is warranted.  Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


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-2014-00397 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Apr 14.
Exhibit D.  Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 22 Jul 14.