RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00632 

 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

After giving so much to the Air Force, she has not been able to 
use her benefits at all. Her general discharge seemed harsh for 
one mistake. She is now 52 years old and would like educational 
benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) so 
that she can go back to school. 

 

In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a copy of her 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, issued in conjunction with her 14 Aug 86 separation. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 31 Jan 84, 
for a period of four years. The applicant was progressively 
promoted to the grade of airman first class with an effective 
date and Date of Rank (DOR) of 31 Mar 85. 

 

The applicant received several Letters of Reprimand for weight 
control. On 24 Jul 86, she received an Article 15 for wrongful 
use of marijuana. Her punishment consisted of a reduction in 
grade to airman with a DOR of 24 Jul 86. 

 

On 29 Jul 86, the squadron commander notified the applicant of 
administrative discharge action for misconduct (drug abuse) 
based on the incidents cited above. 

 


After consulting with counsel, she submitted statements in her 
own behalf requesting receipt of no less than an honorable 
discharge, based on her superior service. The staff judge 
advocate found the case file legally sufficient and recommended 
a general discharge without probation and rehabilitation (P&R). 
On 13 Aug 86, the discharge authority approved the general 
discharge without P&R. 

 

On 14 Aug 86, the applicant was discharged by reason of 
misconduct – drug abuse, with service characterized as general 
(under honorable conditions). She was credited with 2 years, 
6 months, and 14 days of active duty 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 during the discharge process. 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. Considering her 
overall record of service and the seriousness of the offenses 
which led to her administrative separation, we are not persuaded 
that an upgrade of the characterization of her discharge is 
warranted on the basis of clemency. 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-2011-00632 in Executive Session on 1 December 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair