RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02903 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable. 2. His Federal Service be updated on his NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While serving as a traditional member in the Air National Guard, he was unable to secure transportation to attend unit training assemblies (UTAs). His supervisor misinformed him that if he missed too many days of training, he would be placed on active duty to finish out his service obligation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered enlisted service in the Air National Guard on 5 June 1995. The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members. The specific reason was the applicant’s unauthorized absence from nine or more unit training assemblies within a 12 month period. He was advised of his rights in this matter. The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and directed the applicant be discharged. On 26 June 1998, in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-3209, the applicant, serving in the grade of Airman First Class (E-3), was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge due to unsatisfactory participation, and was credited with 3 years and 22 days of total service for pay. The applicant is currently serving in the United States Army. On 1 August 2014, a request for information pertaining to his post-service activities was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1P recommends denial. A1P states IAW AFI 36-3209, a member who is separated from the Air Force or a Reserve Component will receive one of three types of service characterizations: honorable, under honorable conditions (general), and under other than honorable conditions. The applicant did not provide source documentation to validate his request for an “honorable” service characterization. Based on information the applicant provided, he was separated for unsatisfactory participation IAW AFI 36- 3209. The applicant also requests his active federal service be updated on his NGB Form 22, DD Form 214, and other service documents. The applicant did not provide the specific periods of active duty that need to be updated; therefore, they are unable to determine what periods, if any, need to be corrected. A complete copy of the NGB/A1P evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he is unable to submit additional evidence in support of his request to the AFBCMR at this time. He is currently deployed overseas. He would like the board to consider that he is a commissioned officer in the United States Army still on active duty and serving his country. The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit F. THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission, to include his rebuttal, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the National Guard Bureau office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note that due to the applicant’s current situation he is limited in his ability to provide additional evidence to support his application. 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 an error or an 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-2014-02903 in Executive Session on Wednesday, 23 September 2015 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02903 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 July 2014, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 August 2014. Exhibit D. Memorandum, NGB/A1P, dated 29 July 2015. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 August 2015. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 11 September 2015, w/atchs.