RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03597

   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS:

Her General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS:

During the period of her military service she was married to a spouse who managed finances poorly.  They are divorced.  She is now attending college to become a Registered Nurse (RN), has been with the same company for 14 years, and would like to enlist in the Air National Guard (ANG).  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 15 Sep 94.

Effective 14 Oct 97, the applicant’s commander reduced her in grade from Senior Airman (E-4) to Airman First Class (E-3).  The reason for taking this action was the applicant received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for dishonorably failing to maintain sufficient funds for payment of a $280.00 check she issued to a merchant.  

On 17 Oct 97, the applicant was furnished an General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, with a narrative reason for separation of “Misconduct,” and was credited with 3 years, 1 months, and 17 days of active service.   

On 24 Feb 15, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. (Exhibit C)

APPLICANT'S RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR POST-SERVICE INFORMATION:

In further support of her initial request, the applicant submitted a copy of her college transcript and the request Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check results.  According to the documentation submitted by the applicant the FBI search found no history of arrests on her record. (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 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, the documentation the applicant submitted concerning her post-service activities was insufficient for the Board to determine her 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 members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03597 in Executive Session on 15 Dec 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03597 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFBCMR, dated 24 Feb 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.