ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02150-2

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Board reconsider his request to change his General discharge characterization to an Honorable discharge.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 4 Oct 05, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit G.

On 1 Jul 16, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request.  He contends his personnel file was just recently declassified and should prove he was involved in covert actions in Vietnam and Korea.  Getting his DD 214 changed from a General to an Honorable discharge and reflecting all his awards and decorations will allow him to legitimately join the local VFW chapter. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit H.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

BCMR Psychiatric Consultant recommends denying the application.  The Psychiatric Consultant conducted extensive review of the applicant’s available records and fully concurs with the assessment made by the BCMR Medical Consultant in 2005.  Being proficient in the Air Force culture and policies, the Psychiatric Consultant opines the applicant’s discharge characterization, has already been mitigated by his command during the separation proceedings.  Considering the severity of his misconduct, specifically the sexual exhibitionism and an act involving a minor, Under Other than Honorable (UOTH) discharge characterization would be most consistent with the recommended guidelines, nonetheless, has been upgraded to a General at the time of discharge  The complete advisory is at Exhibit I.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 26 Apr 18 for comment (Exhibit J), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  While we note the applicant contends his personnel file was just recently declassified and should prove he was involved in covert actions in Vietnam and Korea, warranting an upgrade to his discharge and entitle him to awards and decorations, he has not submitted any evidence supporting his contention, nor does the available evidence warrant granting the requested relief.  In addition, we note and agree with the AFBCMR Psychiatric Consultant’s rationale and recommendation to deny the applicant’s petition to supplant his current discharge characterization with an Honorable character of service.  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-2004-02150-2 in Executive Session on 5 Jun 18.

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

Exhibit G:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-F, dated 26 Oct 05.
Exhibit H:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 1 Jul 16.
Exhibit I:	Advisory opinion, BCMR Psychiatric Consultant, dated 19 Apr 18. 
Exhibit J:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 26 Apr 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-2004-02150-2.