RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04868

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was not told why she was being discharged with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization rather than an honorable characterization.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Jun 93.

On 15 Jun 94, the applicant was notified of her commander’s intent to recommend her discharge under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for unsatisfactory performance and minor disciplinary infractions, as evidenced by two letters of reprimand, one letter of counseling, and five verbal counselings.

On 15 Jun 94, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification and on 20 Jun 94 submitted a response for the discharge authority’s consideration.

On 27 Jun 94, the discharge action was found legally sufficient, and the staff judge advocate recommended the applicant be discharged with a general discharge, without probation and rehabilitation.  On 27 Jun 94, the discharge authority approved the recommendation.

On 1 Jul 94, the applicant received a discharge under honorable conditions (general).  Her narrative reason for separation is “Misconduct.”

On 15 Sep 17, a request for post-service information, was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C), as of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not 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 injustice.  The Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an injustice.  It appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the commander’s discretion.  Nor was the discharge unduly harsh or disproportionate to the offenses committed.  In the interest of justice, the Board considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, given the evidence presented, the Board finds no basis to do so.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, 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 Docket Number BC-2016-04868 in Executive Session on 1 May 18.

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, dated 1 Dec 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Post Service Clemency Letter, w/atch, dated 15 Sep 17.

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