RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03683 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Board should consider his untimely application in the interest of justice because he never knew he could file for modification until recently. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 21 Jul 86, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On or about 22 Oct 86, the applicant was an accessory to an offense punishable by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) committed by two other airmen to wit: possession of alcoholic beverages in the dormitory and in order to hinder the apprehension or punishment of the airmen, the applicant assisted by concealing the alcoholic beverage containers in the latrine. For this misconduct, he received Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) under Article 15, UCMJ, reduction to the grade of airman, forfeiture of $167.00 pay and seven days correctional custody. The portion of the punishment which provided for reduction in grade to airman was suspended until 25 Apr 87, unless sooner vacated. On 14 Nov 86, the applicant was notified by his commander that the vacation of suspension of his reduction in grade to airman was being considered due to his failure to go. The applicant did not consult legal counsel, request a personal appearance or submit written matters in his own behalf. On 17 Nov 86, the applicant’s commander vacated the suspension and reduced the applicant in grade to airman with a new Date of Rank (DOR) of 29 Oct 86. On or about 11 and 12 Jun 87, the applicant without authority failed to go to his appointed place of duty. For this misconduct, he was reduced in grade to airman basic, with a new DOR of 1 Jul 87. On 10 Aug 87, the applicant was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions) in the grade of airman basic. He served 1 year and 18 days of total active service. On 2 Oct 14, the AFBCMR staff offered the applicant an opportunity to provide information pertaining to his activities since leaving the service (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a response. 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 found 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 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 characterization of the applicant’s discharge based on clemency; however, after considering his overall record of service, the infractions which led to his administrative separation and lack of post-service documentation, we are not persuaded that an upgrade is warranted. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary we find no basis upon which 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-2014-03683 in Executive Session on 12 May 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Sep 13. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Oct 14, w/atch.