RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02878

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His undesirable discharge be upgraded.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

At the time he was discharged, he didn’t realize what type of 
discharge it was and just accepted it.  He now believes he didn’t 
deserve an undesirable discharge.  His discharge should be 
upgraded because he served honorably and has been a good citizen.  
He pays his taxes and helps others when they need help.  He has a 
clean record since leaving the service over sixty years ago.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records are not available in 
Automated Records Management System (ARMS), or at the National 
Military Processing Center (NPRC), and no record was provided by 
the applicant.

On 30 Jun 50, according to information provided by the applicant, 
he was furnished an undesirable discharge.

On 1 Aug 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 B).


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 
in this application.


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-2014-02878 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Aug 14.