RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00503 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His service characterization does not reflect his entire term of 
service. His characterization of service should not be affected 
by a short period of misconduct. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his 
performance reports, performance feedback, and three character 
references. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
entered active duty on 15 March 1984 and was progressively 
promoted to the grade of sergeant (E-4). He served as a 
Satellite Communications Systems Equipment Specialist. 

 

The applicant received two Referral Enlisted Performance Reports, 
four Letters of Reprimand (LOR), one Letter of Counseling (LOC), 
one Letter of Admonishment (LOA), one Article 15, and four 
Records of Individual Counseling between the periods 14 June 1991 
and 12 April 1993. He was placed on the control roster and an 
Unfavorable Information File (UIF) was established. As a result 
of his Article 15 punishment, the applicant was reduced to the 
grade of airman first class (E-3) with a date of rank of 23 March 
1993. 

 

A Certificate of Psychiatric Evaluation, dated 18 December 1992, 
indicates the applicant was diagnosed with Narcissistic 
Personality Features and Occupational Problems. 

 

On 27 April 1993, the applicant was notified of his commander 
intent to recommend him for a general discharge for misconduct, 


minor disciplinary infractions and for diagnosed personality 
disorder in accordance with Air Force Regulation 39-10, paragraph 
5-11i(1) and 5-46. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification and chose not to waive his rights to military 
counsel or to a hearing before an administrative discharge board. 

 

The applicant met an Administrative Discharge Review Board on 
24-26 August 1993. As a result, the board recommended he be 
discharged with a general discharge for minor disciplinary 
infractions and for a condition which interferes with military 
service, namely a personality disorder. 

 

On 30 September 1993, the applicant was discharged from active 
duty with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. He 
served 9 years, 6 months, and 16 days on active duty. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, WV, provided a copy of an 
Investigation Report (Exhibit C). 

 

On 21 March 2011, the applicant was given an opportunity to 
submit comments about his post service activities and in response 
to the FBI Report (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has 
received no response. 

 

On 19 April 2011, the applicant responded with two character 
references and comments indicating that he has suffered effects 
from his current service characterization for many years and 
hopes the Board will find in favor of granting his request. 

 

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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 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-2011-00503 in Executive Session on 29 September 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00503 was considered: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jan 11, w/atchs. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. FBI Report. 

Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Mar 11, w/atch. 

Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair