RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02102 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: When he entered the Air Force, he was young and misguided by elder fellow airmen whom he counted on for guidance and support. He had a couple of unfortunate incidents and was discharged. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 20 Jun 84, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 18 Dec 84, he received an Article 15, Non Judicial Punishment (NJP) for changing his date of birth on his Armed Force Identification card from 10 Dec 66 to 10 Dec 65, in violation of Article 134 under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). His commander directed forfeiture of $50.00, extra duty for 10 days, and reduction in grade to airman suspended until 16 May 85 unless the suspension is vacated sooner. The applicant acknowledged receipt the same day indicating he would not appeal. His commander also indicated the information would be filed in an Unfavorable Information File (UIF). On 4 Mar 85, the applicant received notice his installation driving privileges were suspended for one year due to having been apprehended/charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). On 8 Mar 85, the applicant received an Article 15, NJP under the UCMJ for operating a vehicle while drunk on or about 2 March 85. He acknowledged receipt indicating he had consulted with counsel, waived his right to court-martial, requested a personal appearance and did not attach a written statement. His commander directed reduction in grade to airman basic suspended until 6 Sep 85 unless the suspension is vacated sooner, forfeiture of $62.00 and correctional custody for seven days. The applicant acknowledged receipt indicating he would not appeal. His commander also indicated the information would be filed in the applicant’s UIF. In addition, the applicant’s driving privileges on the Air Force Base were suspended for two years. On 13 Mar 85, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification his driving privileges were suspended and receiving the Article 15. On 29 Oct 85, his commander notified him he was withholding his promotion due to his participation in the Alcohol Rehabilitation Program, pursuant to AFR 39-29, Promotion of Airmen, table 3, line 2 and paragraph 28. The applicant acknowledged receipt the same day. On 8 Mar 86, he was notified his commander vacated the suspension of NJP dated 18 Dec 84 because he operated a vehicle while drunk on or about 2 March 85. The applicant acknowledged receipt indicating he did not request a personal appearance or provide a written statement. His commander directed a reduction in grade to airman with a new date of rank of 18 Dec 84. The applicant acknowledged receipt the same day. On 14 Mar 86, he received an Article 15, NJP under the UCMJ for failure to obey a lawful order by driving on base while his driving privileges were suspended. The applicant acknowledged receipt the same day indicating he had consulted counsel, waived his right to court-martial, requested a personal appearance and did not attach a written statement. His commander directed a reduction in grade to airman basic with new date of rank of 14 Mar 86 and forfeiture of $300.00. He acknowledged receipt the same day. His commander indicated the information would be filed in the applicant’s UIF. On 27 Mar 86, he was notified his group commander recommended he be discharged for discreditable involvement with military authorities, under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Airman Separation Manual, paragraph 5-47a. He acknowledged receipt the same day indicating he had consulted counsel and waived his right to submit statements. On 28 Mar 86, the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) found the case legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be given a general discharge certificate without further probation or rehabilitation opportunities. On 3 Apr 86, the separation authority approved the applicant’s general under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Chapter 5, Section H, paragraph 5-47a. Probation and rehabilitation were considered and not deemed appropriate. On 9 Apr 86, the applicant received a general under honorable conditions discharge. He was credited with 1 year, 9 months and 20 days of active service. 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 agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to conclude his post-service accomplishments were sufficient to overcome the misconduct that formed the basis of his discharge. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02102 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 May 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Clemency Bulletin, dated 5 Jun 14.