RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04567
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	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  That her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  She was disenrolled from the United States Air Force Academy [Academy] for allegedly ingesting a drug prescribed to her mother.  However, the drug she took was prescribed to her by her civilian doctor prior to her entry into the Academy.  She was never informed that she had to disclose any prescription drugs she was taking so they could be included in her military medical records, nor was she asked if a civilian doctor had prescribed her drugs.  Therefore, her civilian prescription would not have been annotated in her military medical records.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant was discharged from the Academy effective 18 Dec 14, with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization.  She subsequently sought and was denied relief from the Air Force Discharge Review Board.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B, and the advisory at Exhibit C.
	
AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  USAFA/JA recommends denying the application.  The applicant entered the Academy in cadet status on 27 Jun 13.  Approximately 11 months later, she tested positive for Oxymorphone [a class of opiate medication (narcotic)], for which she did not have a prescription.  While under investigation, the applicant stated she took her mother’s prescribed medication; however, her mother never provided evidence of the prescription to criminal investigators.  The applicant later stated that in July 2012, her civilian doctor prescribed her Oxymorphone, but claims she was never asked if a civilian doctor had prescribed her drugs.  However, according to DD Form 2492, DOD Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) Report of History, dated 14 Nov 12, the applicant responded that she had not ever, nor does she now use narcotic drugs.  In view of the foregoing, the discharge authority determined the applicant should be disenrolled from the Academy with a general (under honorable conditions) service characterization.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 8 Dec 17 for comment (Exhibit D), and the applicant replied on 3 Jan 18.  In response, she argues that several elements either were taken out of context, suggest an inaccurate lack of cooperation, or reference aspects that are irrelevant to the reasons for her disenrollment.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

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 USAFA/JA and finds the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.

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-2016-04567 in Executive Session on 22 Mar 18:

, Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:  Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, USAFA/JA, dated 31 Oct 17.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to, dated 8 Dec 17.
Exhibit E:  Applicant’s response to Exhibit D, dated 3 Jan 18.

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