RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02359 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be 
upgraded to honorable. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He is disabled and needs help from the Department of Veterans 
Affairs (DVA). 

 

The applicant provides no documentation in support of his appeal. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 2 September 
1969. 

 

The applicant’s commander recommended that he be discharged from 
the Air Force under the provisions of AFM 39-12. Specifically, 
the applicant had been AWOL or in confinement status for 
approximately 142 days. 

 

On 23 July 1973, the applicant requested discharge under AFM 39-
12, paragraph 2-78 for the good of the service. 

 

On 1 August 1973, the discharge authority concurred with the 
recommendation and directed discharge. The applicant was 
discharged on 1 August 1973. He served 3 years, 6 months and 
22 days on active duty. 

 

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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 an error or an injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the 
existence of an error or injustice. 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. The Board would like to point out 
that despite the applicant’s character of service, he is eligible 
for certain Veterans Affairs benefits. However, we advise the 
applicant to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain 
a current list of benefits available and to address any questions 
or concerns. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-02359 in Executive Session on 14 February 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-02359 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 June 2011. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record.