RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03019

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded 
to Honorable.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He committed some very immature acts while on active duty.  

He volunteers with hospice and ministers at retirement homes.  
His only desire in life is to be the man that God intended him 
to be and to positively contribute to society and set a perfect 
example for his children.  He is enrolled in ministry school and 
would be very grateful to have his characterization of service 
upgraded.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided a letter of 
recommendation from his local Pastor.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 30 Jan 
01.

On 4 Sep 02, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for failing to go at the time prescribed 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 (suspended), assigned 30 days of correctional custody and 
reprimanded.

On 11 Jun 03, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for failing to go at the time prescribed 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 15 Jul 03, the applicant was furnished a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 
4 months, and 15 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s records show that he 
was afforded several opportunities to overcome his deficiencies 
in conduct.  The commander concluded that the unit had exhausted 
all options to rehabilitate the applicant to include 30 days of 
correctional custody. 

Based on their review the discharge to include the SPD code, 
narrative reason for separation and character of service, was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the 
discharge authority.    

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  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 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.  
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 members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03019 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03019 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 31 Oct 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.