RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

	IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-00944

		COUNSEL: None

	HEARING: Yes

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  His discharge under honorable conditions (general) be upgraded to honorable and his narrative reason for separation (frequent involvements of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities) along with the corresponding separation code be changed or deleted.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  He was an unknowing victim of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at the time of discharge and for at least 12 months prior to discharge.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant was discharged on 30 Jun 64 in the grade of airman third class.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits D and E

The Board forwarded a request for post-service information to the applicant on 21 Jun 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C), but has received no response.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The AFBCMR Psychiatrist and AFPC/DP2STM recommend denying the application.  The complete advisories are at Exhibits D and E.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 18 Jan 18 for comment (Exhibit F), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1. The application was timely filed.  

2. The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3. After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the AFBCMR Psychiatric Advisor and AFPC/DP2STM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the matter will only be reconsidered upon the submission of relevant evidence not considered with this application.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in paragraph 1.5 of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-00944 in Executive Session on 13 March 2018:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 9 Feb 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Notification of Clemency, AFBCMR, dated 21 Jun 16.
Exhibit D: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 22 Jun 16.
Exhibit E: Advisory opinion, AFBCMR Psychiatrist, dated 26 Dec 17.
Exhibit F: Notification of Advisories, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 18 Jan 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by paragraph 4.11.9 of AFI 36-2603.