RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02353 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 corrected from Under Honorable Conditions (General) to Honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was ineffectively counseled concerning the matter of his discharge, the upgrade is long overdue and that it is an obstacle in his life that needs to be removed.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 Jun 96, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 2 Jul 97, the applicant received nonjudicial punishment (NJP), in the form of Article 15. The basis for these actions was wrongful use of marijuana. For these actions, the applicant received a reduction in grade to airman basic (E-1).

On	17	Jul	97,	the	applicant	waived	his	rights	to	submit statements on his behalf.

On 21 Jun 97, the discharge was found legally sufficient.
On	2	Jul	97,	the	applicant	was	furnished	an	under	honorable conditions	(general)	discharge,	and	was	credited	with 1 year,
1 month, and 25 days of active service.
On	11	Jun	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-2015-02353 in Executive Session on 8 Mar 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02353 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, Postmarked 8 Jun 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.