RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2018-00567

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, narrative reason and separation (SPD) code be changed to coincide with his fitness failures. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He received an administrative discharge based on his inability to meet physical fitness standards.  He believes the separation code is in error.  The coding on this DD Form 214 is abrasive in nature and is associated with offenses that would be tried by a court-martial, which prevents him from accessing benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA).  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant received a under honorable conditions discharge.  His narrative reason for separation was “MISCONDUCT (SERIOUS OFFENSE) with the corresponding separation code of GKQ.  The specific reasons for his discharge was for five failed (5) Fitness Assessment (FA) tests within a 24-month period and for improperly requesting/receiving exam answers.  

The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Counsel (SAFPC) directed he be discharged with an under honorable conditions discharge for serious or recurring misconduct punishable by military or civilian authorities.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.
	
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application.    An investigation determined the applicant conspired with other Air Force officers to cheat on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) crew knowledge tests.  The severity of the misconduct also warranted the under honorable conditions (general) service characterization.  SAFPC agreed and DP2STM agrees with this assessment.  Therefore, the separation code, narrative reason for separation, and character of service are correct as indicated on the applicant’s DD Form 214.  The discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  The show cause authority had obtained sufficient evidence to support the amended discharge notification and character of service.  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 13 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2STM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

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.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

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-2018-00567 in Executive Session on 25 Apr 18:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 5 Feb 18.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 26 Feb 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 13 Mar 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 pertaining to Docket Number BC-2018-000567.