RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02748 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was suffering from a depressive disorder at the time of discharge which resulted in being late to work on multiple occasions. To this date, he still suffers from depression and it has completely affected his life. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Sep 79. On 29 Dec 82, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for failing to go to his appointed place of duty in violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was reduced in grade to airman first class and given 14 days of extra duty. The reduction in grade was suspended. On 10 Jan 83, the commander vacated the applicant’s suspended reduction in grade for failing to go to his appointed place of duty. On 4 May 83, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for failing to go to his appointed place of duty in violation of Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was reduced in grade to airman. On 9 May 83, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was being recommended for discharge based on Misconduct in accordance with AFR 39-10, Separation Upon Expiration of Term of Service, for Convenience of Government, Minority, Dependency and Hardship, Chapter 5, Section H, paragraph 5.46. On 17 May 83, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant submitted a statement on his behalf in which he requested to stay in the Air Force. On 20 May 83, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the discharge package and found it legally sufficient. On 2 Jun 83, the discharge authority approved the commander’s recommendation and directed a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge without probation or rehabilitation. On 14 Jun 83, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 5 days of active service. A request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Jul 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-2014-02748 in Executive Session on 5 May 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02748 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jul 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Clemency Information Bulletin, dated 24 Jul 14.