RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01012 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He acknowledges his mistakes and seeks to restore his reputation. His felony conviction from 1992, for which he was discharged, is the only trouble he has ever been in. He used his time in prison to learn refrigeration repair, a skill he uses for employment to this day. Since his release from incarceration, has lived by military values and has recently graduated from college with a degree in communication. In support of his request, he submits character reference letters from previous employers, supervisors and co-workers. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 23 Oct 84, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force. On 23 Oct 92, the applicant was furnished an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge for misconduct—civilian conviction, and was credited with 7 years, 4 months, and 23 days of active service. On 28 Jul 14, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. As of this date no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). 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 warrant such action. 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-2014-01012 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered regarding AFBCMR docket number BC-2014-01012: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 14.