RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-05043

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had a maturity issue and was targeted due to his lower rank.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 Apr 85.

On 22 Dec 88, the applicant received a general discharge for Misconduct, specifically, pattern of minor disciplinary infractions.  He was credited with 3 years, 7 months, and 27 days of total active service.

On 15 Jun 16, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment 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 error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, due to the limited records available and based on the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs, we must assume the applicant’s discharge was proper and in compliance with appropriate directives.  We find no evidence of an error or injustice in the available records.  As such, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application.  In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the characterization of the applicant’s discharge based on clemency; however, due to lack of post-service documentation, we are not persuaded that an upgrade on this basis is warranted.  Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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-2015-05043 in Executive Session on 9 Mar 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

					   , Panel Chair
					  , Member
					  , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 Jun 16, w/atch.

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.