RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01770 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has matured enough to understand the error of his ways. In support of his request, the applicant provided a character letter from his pastor for the Board’s consideration. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 24 Jun 73, the applicant entered the Air Force Reserve. On 18 Oct 73, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 3 Sep 74, the applicant’s duty status changed from Present for Duty to AWOL. On 5 Sep 74, the applicant’s duty status changed from AWOL to Present for Duty. He voluntarily returned to duty. On 12 Sep 74, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for two incidents of failing to report to his assigned duty location, in violation of Article 86 of the UCMJ. He was reduced in rank to airman basic (suspended), ordered to forfeit 100.00 per month for two months and sentenced to 30 days of correctional custody. The applicant opted not to appeal the punishment. On 10 Oct 74, the applicant was convicted by Special Court-Martial for the following offences; Charge 1, Violation of the UCMJ, Article 134. On 21 Sep 74 applicant breached the restraint imposed by failing to return from the dining hall to the correctional facility. On 22 Sep 74, the applicant, on several times throughout the day did not report back to the correctional facility. Charge 2, violation of the UCMJ, Article 86. On 24 Sep 74 without authority, he failed to go to his appointed place of duty. On 30 Sep 74, without authority, he failed to go to his appointed place of duty again. He was sentenced to confinement of 3 months, ordered to forfeit $75 dollars per month for 3 months and reduced in grade of Airmen Basic. On 30 Jan 75, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending him for discharge based on frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities under the provisions of Air Force Manual 39-12, Separation for Unsuitability, Misconduct, Resignation, or Request for Discharge for the Good of the Service and Procedures for the Rehabilitation Program, Chapter 2, Section B, Paragraph 2-15a. On 3 Feb 75, the applicant waived his right to a hearing and opted not to submit a statement on his own behalf. On 7 Feb 75, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient. On 26 Feb 75, the discharge authority directed the applicant be discharged without probation and rehabilitation. On 11 Mar 75, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with one year, two months, and six days of active service. A request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant on 1 May 15 for review and comment within 30 days. 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, we did not find the evidence presented was 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-2015-01770 in Executive Session on 7 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01770 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 15.