RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04452 

 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 has been an outstanding citizen since his discharge and 
volunteers in his community. Moreover, he has been employed 
with several companies that can attest to his character. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provided copies of his 
Certificates of Merit. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 25 Aug 1989, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. 

 

On 31 Jul 1991, his commander notified him that he was 
recommending he be discharged under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, for minor disciplinary 
infractions. The specific reasons for his action are reflected 
in the Notification Memorandum at Exhibit B. 

 

On 12 Aug 1991, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge 
legally sufficient. 

 

On 16 Aug 1991, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force, 
with service characterized as general (under honorable 
conditions). He served 1 year, 11 months, and 2 days of total 
active service. 

 

On 13 May 2013, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). On 29 May 2013, the applicant provided numerous 
post service documents for the Board’s consideration. 

His complete submission, with attachments is at Exhibit D. 

 

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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. In the interest of 
justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on 
clemency. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrade of 
his discharge based on clemency; however, while the applicant 
states he has been an outstanding citizen since his discharge, 
volunteers in his community and has provided some post-service 
documents, we find the submitted documentation insufficient to 
warrant an upgrade on this basis. Should he provide statements 
from community leaders, supervisors, and acquaintances attesting 
to his good character and reputation and other evidence of 
successful post-service rehabilitation, we would be willing to 
reconsider his request. In view of the above, we find no basis 
to warrant favorable action on this application. 

 

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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 this application 
in Executive Session on 20 Jun 2013, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

 , Chair 

 , Member 



 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-04452: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Sep 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 May 2013, w/atch. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 May 2013, w/atchs.