RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-05175

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His character of service be upgraded from General (Under Honorable Conditions) to Honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was briefed to request an upgrade six months after Date of Separation from service.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 Jul 89, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force. 

On 14 Aug 90, the applicant was issued a Letter of Reprimand for failure to report for duty at the appointed time.

On 13 Dec 90, the applicant was issued a Letter of Counseling for a delinquent charge account.

On 25 Feb 91, the applicant was issued a Letter of Counseling for financial irresponsibility.

On 26 Mar 91, the applicant received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for failure to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty, in violation of Article 86, UCMJ.  His commander imposed punishment consisting of a suspended reduction to the grade of Airman (E-2) until 25 Sep 91 and 30 days correctional custody.

On 17 Apr 91, the applicant was issued a Letter of Counseling for numerous checks returned due to insufficient funds written by the applicant to Army and Air Force Exchange Service.

On 6 May 91, the applicant was issued a Letter of Reprimand for numerous checks returned due to insufficient funds written by the applicant to Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation.

On 25 Jun 91, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 11 months, and 13 days of active service.

On 8 Mar 16, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for comment.  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, there was no evidence presented to warrant recommending granting relief on that basis.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought by the applicant.  

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-2015-05175 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05175 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Dec 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, Clemency, dated 8 Mar 16.

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.