RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00403

  					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her general, under honorable conditions, discharge be upgraded 
to honorable.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was discharged for a pattern of minor disciplinary 
infractions.  She quit drinking alcohol while in the service in 
order to become a more productive Airman.  Since leaving the 
service, she received her medical lab technician license and has 
become a productive member of her community.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 23 Aug 88, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular 
Air Force.

On 1 Dec 89, she received an Article 15, Uniform Code of 
Military Justice (UCMJ) for dereliction of duty and driving 
under the influence of alcohol.  She received reduction in grade 
to Airman Basic (AB)/E-1 suspended until 31 May 90, forfeiture 
of $349.00 per month for two months and 30 days correctional 
custody to be administered at her new duty station.  She 
acknowledged receipt the same day indicating she would not 
submit a written statement.    

On 28 Mar 90, she received vacation of a prior suspended 
punishment for over-indulging in alcohol and being too 
incapacitated to perform the duties of her job.

On 11 Sep 90, she received a Letter of Reprimand for failing to 
wear her seatbelt and for driving while privileges were revoked.  
She acknowledged receipt the same day.

On 13 Sep 90, her commander notified her he was recommending her 
for discharge for minor misconduct per AFR 39-10, Airman 
Separation Manual, Section H, paragraph 5-46.  She acknowledged 
receipt the same day indicating she would submit a written 
statement.  

On 19 Sep 90, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge 
action legally sufficient.

On 25 Sep 90, the applicant received a general, under honorable 
conditions discharge.  She was credited with 2 years, 1 month 
and 3 days of active service.   

On 7 Feb 15, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  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 she 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2015-00403 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Jan 15.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Feb 15.