RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01680 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded 
to honorable. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was discharged for missing 3 days of work. He was in jail 
for speeding and does not feel that was a valid reason for his 
discharge from the service. He did not realize that he could 
have enlisted into another branch of the service. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
Master Personnel Record. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 21 November 
1972. Under the provisions of Air Force Manual 39-12, 
Separation for Unsuitability, Misconduct, Resignation, or 
Request for Discharge for the Good of the Service and Procedures 
for the Rehabilitation Program, he was involuntarily separated 
on 21 August 1974 for unfitness, frequent involvement of a 
discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. He was 
credited with serving 1 year, 9 months and 1 day of active duty 
service. He received an under other than honorable discharge. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia provided a copy of an 
investigation report (Exhibit C). 

 

 

 

 


The applicant submitted several letters in support of his 
request. The letters attest to the applicant’s support for 
military funerals and welcome home events for troops returning 
from overseas combat missions. 

 

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit E. 

 

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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. After careful 
consideration of the applicant’s request and the available 
evidence of record, we see no evidence warranting a change of 
the applicant’s discharge characterization. The applicant has 
provided no evidence, which would lead us to believe the 
characterization of service was contrary to the provisions of 
the governing regulation, or unduly harsh. We considered 
upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, based on the 
evidence submitted, we were not compelled to recommend granting 
the relief on that basis. Therefore, in the absence of evidence 
to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the 
relief sought in this application. 

 

4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

 

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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-2011-01680 in Executive Session on 4 January 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Mar 11, w/ atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit E. Applicant’s Response, dated