AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2017-00138	
					
GENERAL:  The applicant was discharged on 21 Dec 15 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge In Lieu of Trial By Court-Martial.  The applicant appealed for an upgrade of her discharge characterization to General or Honorable, and a change to her reenlistment eligibility code.  The board was conducted on 25 Jan 18.  

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB), but declined and requested the board be completed based on a records only review.  The applicant was not represented by counsel.   

The attached examiner’s brief (provided to applicant only), extracted from available service records, contains pertinent data regarding the circumstances and character of the applicant’s military service. 
  
FINDING:  The DRB voted unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to upgrade her discharge characterization, to change her reenlistment eligibility code, or to change her discharge narrative reason.
 
DISCUSSION:  The DRB, under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an applicant’s discharge, is authorized to change the characterization of service and the reason for discharge if such changes are warranted.  If applicable, the board can also change the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility code.  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 determine if the discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety.  

The applicant’s record of service included being charged with committing a sexual assault and providing alcohol to a minor.    

The applicant contended the discharge was inequitable because it was based on an isolated event.  She also insisted she did not commit the assault for which she was accused, and claimed the alleged victim was not credible since she changed her story a number of times and had mental health issues.  

The DRB recognized the applicant served nearly one year before the misconduct occurred and reviewed her entire service record.  However, it concluded the seriousness of the applicant’s misconduct offset the positive aspects of her service.  It also noted the applicant requested to be discharged in lieu of facing a trial by court-martial. 

CONCLUSION:  The board found insufficient evidence of an inequity or impropriety that would warrant a change to the applicant’s discharge.  Therefore, the discharge received by the applicant was deemed to be appropriate and her request was not approved. 

The DRB results were approved by the board president on 8 Mar 18.  If desired, the applicant can request a list of the board members and their votes by writing to:  SAF/MRBR (CITU), 550-C Street West, Suite 41, Randolph AFB, TX  78150-4743.
  
Attachment:
Examiner's Brief