RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-03732

 	COUNSEL:  NONE

 	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.   His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge  be upgraded to honorable.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.   His spouse used his checkbook from a closed account to make purchases without his knowledge. His actions caused a financial hardship and his command determined him to be financially irresponsible.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.    The applicant was discharged on 20 Jan 95 with a UOTHC and  narrative reason for separation of “Triable by Court Martial.”  He served 7 years, 10 months and 26 days of active duty service.    

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects an honorable period of service from 25 Feb 87 to 3 Sep 90.  

AF Form 2098, Duty Status Change, dated 9 Feb 93, reflects the applicant was absent without leave (AWOL) from 31 Jan to 8 Feb 93.  

On 10 Nov 16, the AFBCMR afforded the applicant an opportunity to provide information on his post service activities to determine if his contributions warranted an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.  As of this date, no response has been received.  

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was not timely filed.  However, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the delay.  

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.    Based on the available evidence, it appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within the commander’s authority.  The applicant has not provided any evidence to conclude the characterization of the service was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly harsh or disproportionate to the offenses committed.  The applicant has also provided no evidence to warrant upgrading the discharge based on clemency.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommending granting the requested relief.  

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03732 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 18:

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

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 12 Sep 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Letter, AFBCMR, dated 10 Nov 16, w/atch. 

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