RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01316 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Honorable Conditions (General) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: It has been many years since the discharge and changing it now would help his family. The change would reflect on the applicant as a true honorable veteran for serving the country. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Oct 69, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. In May 1971, the applicant was administered Non-Judicial Punishment action for being found asleep at a designated post. On 16 Nov 74, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for failure to return from leave. From July 1973 – April 1974, the applicant demonstrated a pattern of failing to pay debts. In June 1975, the applicant was administered Non-Judicial Punishment for being drunk on duty. On 29 Jul 75, the applicant’s discharge action was initiated under the authority of AFR 39-12 for Frequent Involvement and Failure to Pay Just Debts. The applicant was advised of the right to counsel and right to submit statements. On 29 Aug 75 the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge action was legally sufficient. On 29 Aug 75 the discharge authority approved the applicant’s discharge Under Honorable Conditions (General) without Probation and Rehabilitation. On 3 Sep 75, the applicant was furnished a General Discharge, Under Honorable conditions and credited with 5 years, 10 months, and 12 days of active service. On 31 Jul 15, 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 C). 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. 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-2015-01316 in Executive Session on 19 Nov 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Jul 15.