RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03484 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge was unjust because of his first-sergeant’s alcoholism, which resulted in him being assigned excessive duties and erroneous punishments. He was the base commander’s aid and the sergeant was very jealous of his position. He is trying to receive medical benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 15 Oct 59, for a period of four years. On 24 Oct 60, the squadron commander notified the applicant of administrative discharge action for unfitness. The specific reasons for the proposed action were: (1) apathetic performance (2) apathetic response to meeting his financial responsibilities and (3) apparent character and behavior disorders. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFM 39-17, Discharge of Airmen Because of Unfitness, on 9 Dec 60, with service characterized as undesirable. He was credited with 1 year, 1 month and 21 days of active duty service. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia, indicated they are unable to locate an arrest record based on the data furnished. ________________________________________________________________ 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 the applicant’s service, the seriousness of the offenses which led to his administrative separation, and the lack of post service information since leaving the service, we are not persuaded that an upgrade of the characterization of his 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. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03484 in Executive Session on 12 June 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Sep 11. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.