RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02988 

 INDEX CODE: 110.02 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be 
upgraded to honorable. 

 

2. His reenlistment (RE) code of 2B (Separated with a general or 
under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge) be 
changed to allow him to reenter military service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was guilty at the time of discharge of being late for work 
(absent without leave (AWOL)). He believes the circumstances of 
his situation were extreme and he has since taken steps to become 
a better person and more responsible to those around him. He 
wants his discharge upgraded and RE code changed to redeem 
himself and clear his name. 

 

In support of his application, he provides a personal statement, 
character references and a MapQuest printout. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 20 Oct 92, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. He was progressively promoted to the grade of 
airman, having assumed the grade effective and with a date of 
rank of 12 Jun 95. He served as a still photo apprentice. 

 

On 31 Oct 95, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was 
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for misconduct 
(minor disciplinary infractions). The specific reasons for the 
discharge action were he received two Article 15s, one vacation 
of suspended punishment, two Letters of Reprimand and two Letters 
of Counseling. 

 

On 31 Oct 95, he acknowledged receipt of the notification of 
discharge. On 14 Nov 95, the legal office reviewed the case and 


recommended discharge with a general discharge without probation 
and rehabilitation. 

 

On 17 Nov 95, the discharge authority directed a general 
discharge without probation and rehabilitation. He was 
discharged on 28 Nov 95. He served three years, one month and 
nine days of active service. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice 
that occurred in the discharge processing. Based on the 
available evidence of record, it appears the discharge was 
consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge 
regulation and within the commander's discretionary authority. 
The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to 
believe the characterization of the service and RE code was 
contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, unduly 
harsh, or disproportionate to the offenses committed. We 
considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we 
do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us to 
recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. Therefore, 
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon 
which to recommend granting the relief sought. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-02988 in Executive Session on 16 Nov 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Jul 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.