RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01526 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Character of Service on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from General (Under Honorable Conditions) to Honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
After his discharge he became a successful truck driver responsible for training others. To support this he has provided Trainer and Safety Certificates and Trainer of the Month Awards.

His service while on Active Duty was slowed down by having surgery on his left knee.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibits A and C.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 26 Jun 81 the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.

On 7 Oct 85 the applicant received an Article 15, for dishonorably failing to pay debts for which he was reduced in grade from Senior Airman to Airman Basic.

On	4	Nov	85	his	commander	notified	him	of	the	intent	to	
discharge	him	under	the	authority	of	AFR	39-10	for	
Unsatisfactory Performance--specifically irresponsibility in managing personal finances and recommending a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions). The applicant consulted with counsel and the applicant submitted a statement in his own behalf.

On 6 Nov 85, the wing staff judge advocate found the discharge legally sufficient recommending a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) without probation and rehabilitation.

On 14 Nov 85, the discharge authority approved the General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) of the applicant for unsatisfactory performance--irresponsibility in management of personal responsibilities.

On 25 Nov 85 the applicant was discharged and furnished a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) and was credited with 4 years and 5 months of active service.

On 18 Apr 15 a request for post-service information  was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). On 15 Jul 15, the applicant provided six letters of additional support from co-workers and friends (Exhibit D).

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, to include all of his supporting documents 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, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient for us to conclude that the applicant’s post-service activities 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-2015-01526 in Executive Session on 5 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair Member Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 7 Apr 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Apr 15. Exhibit D.	Letters, Applicant dated 15 Jul 15 Exhibit E.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 May 15.