RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03953 

 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: 

 

He regrets losing his military career to alcohol addiction. He 
has been alcohol free for 22 years since his discharge and is a 
business owner. His performance in the military was honorable, 
which led to him receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal. 

 

The applicant does not provide any evidence in support of his 
appeal. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served on active duty from 8 January 1982 to 14 September 1984. 
He received one Article 15 and three Letters of Reprimand between 
11 June 1983 and 2 August 1984. On 8 March 1984, the applicant 
was entered into the Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Program. On 
23 July 1984, the alcohol rehabilitation committee determined the 
applicant failed to complete rehabilitation due to his continued 
use of alcohol and misconduct. 

 

On 28 August 1984, the applicant was notified that his commander 
was recommending him for a general discharge for failure to 
successfully complete the Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Program 
under the provisions of Air Force Regulation 39-10, paragraph 5-
32. On 25 September 1984, the applicant acknowledged his 
commander’s intent, consulted counsel, and waived his rights to a 
hearing before an administrative discharge board and to submit 
statements in his own behalf. On 13 September 1984, after the 
Staff Judge Advocate found the case to be legally sufficient, the 
discharge authority approved the recommended discharge and 
directed the applicant be discharged with a general 
characterization of service. 

 


The applicant was released from active duty on 14 September 1984 
with a general discharge and a narrative reason for separation of 
“Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure.” He served 6 years, 
1 month and 19 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 9 February 2012, 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. 

 

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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. Furthermore, we do 
not find clemency is appropriate in this case since the applicant 
has not provided any evidence concerning his post-service 
activities. Therefore, the applicant’s request 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-2011-03953 in Executive Session on 8 May 2012, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-03953 was considered: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Sep 11. 

Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. FBI Report. 

Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 9 Feb 12, w/atch.