AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD
NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER (LAST, F1RST MIDDLE INITIAL)	GR.ADE
(b) (6)
TYPE GEN	I	PERSONAL  APPEARAN CE	x	I	RECORD REVlEW
COIJNS!L	NAME OFCOUNSEL AND OR ORGANIZATION	Al>DRESS AND OR OtlCAl'IZATION OFCOUNSEL
YES	No
x
VOTE OFTHE BOARD
MEMBER SJTf lNG	HON	GEN	UOTHC	OTHER	DENY
(b) (6)	x
x	•
x x x
ISSUES	A94.11	ltlDEX NUMBER	A67.10	EXBJBrrs SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD
1	ORDER APPO[NTING THE BOARD
2	APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE
3	LETTER OF NOTlFICATION
4	BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE
COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD
ADDIT!ONAL EXHffiITS SUBMllTED AT TIME Of PERSONAL APPEARANCE
TAPE RECORDrNG  OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE  HEARING

HEARING DAT£	CASE NUMBER

22 Jun 2016	FD-2015-00394
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Case heard in Washington, D.C.

Advise app)jcant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/withput counsel, and the right to submit an application to the AFBCMR.

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE	CASE NUMOER

FD-2015-00394	

GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge characterization to Honorable.

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined and requests that the review be completed based on the available service record.

Pursuant to 10 USC 1553 this board included a member who is a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, or a physician with training on mental health issues connected with post traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury and/or special training on mental health disorders.

The attached brief contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge.

FINDING: The Board finds insufficient evidence of an inequity or impropriety that would warrant a change to the applicant's discharge.

DISCUSSION: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct - Minor Disciplinary Infractions with service characterized as Under Honorable Conditions (UIIC) (General). The Air Force Discharge Review Board, under its responsibili ty to examine the propriety and equity of an applicant'sdischarge, is authorized to change the characterization of service and the reason for discharge if such change is warranted. In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the applicant. The Board completed a thorough review of the circumstances that led to the discharge and the discharge process to ensure the discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety. The applicant 's record of service included one Article 15, four Letters of Reprimand , and four Letters of Counseling. His misconduct included reckless operation of a vehicle, failing to show up for mand atory study at the assigned time (2x), failing dorm room inspection,failing to be in uniform upon the re-i nspection of his dorm room, failing to shave, reporting late to duty, failing to follow technical orders, failing to go to appointed place of duty at the time prescribed , and failing to report to extra duty.

The applicant contends the discharge was inequitable because he felt that he was discriminated against and was treated unfairly by his supervisor. He claims that all the derogatory incidents occurred after he was assigned a new supervisor. However, the applicant did not submit sufficient evidence in support of his claim and no evidence was found in a review of the record. A review of available, pertinent records by the board psychiatrist revealed no mental health issues as having an impact on the applicant 's discharge. Due to the lack of evidence and supporting documentation in support of the applicant 's contention, the Board  determined there was no inequity or impropriety in the applicant's discharge. The Board concluded the
negative aspects of the applicant's service outweighed the positive contributions he made in his Air Force career and that the characterization of the applicant' s discharge was appropriate. A discharge is upgraded only if it is established that an inequity or impropriety took place at the time of discharge.

The Board highly recommends that if the applicant can provide additional information to substantiate his contentions, he consider exercising his right to make a personal appearance before the Board. Ifthe
applicant chooses to exercise this right, he should provide evidence of any inequity or impropriety, as well as proof of any exemplary post-service accomplishments or contributions to the community.	

CONCLUSlON: The Discharge Review Board concludes that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation, was within the discretion of the discharge authority, and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process.

Attachment: Examiner's Brief