ADDENDUM TO 
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01529

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Board reconsider his request to grant clemency and upgrade his Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge.  

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 21 Nov 14, the Board considered and denied an application for correction of military records submitted by subject applicant.  The Board took notice of the applicant's complete submission and his rebuttal in judging the merits of the case; however, found no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing and the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority.  The Board found the applicant provided no evidence which would lead them to believe the characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed.  Furthermore, in the interest of justice, the Board considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, found the evidence presented was insufficient to recommend granting relief on that basis.  

For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit D.

On 7 Jul 15, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to upgrade his Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge.  As new evidence he provides a personal statement and a letter from his Veterans Service Officer.  

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

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

We have thoroughly reviewed the evidence of record and considered the weight and relevance of the additional documentation provided by the applicant, and whether or not it was discoverable at the time of any previous application.  While we find the additional documentation rendered in support of the applicant’s request is new, we do not find it relevant.  Once a case has been considered and denied by the Board established by law for that purpose, reconsideration is authorized only where newly discovered relevant evidence is presented which was not available when the application was originally submitted.  Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of relevant evidence, we find no basis to reconsider the applicant’s request.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01529 in Executive Session on 8 Dec 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Dec 14, w/Exhibits A -C.	Exhibit E.  DD Form 149, Recon, dated 7 Jul 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Dec 15.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.