RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04476 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) characterization of discharge be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge be upgraded to help him find suitable employment. His discharge characterization has hurt him in finding work suitable for his many talents. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 January 1985. On 24 August 1985, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force under the authority of Air Force Regulation (AFR) 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-47, conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, substantiated by the applicant’s frequent involvement in behavior that was inconsistent with acceptable Air Force standards as evidenced by administrative punishments he received for specific incidents of failure to go, operating a vehicle while drinking, conflicting statement regarding alcohol, failure to attend alcoholics’ anonymous (AA) meeting, notice of preliminary revocation of driving privileges, alcohol abuse evaluation, and being drunk on station. On 24 August 1985, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and was advised of his right to consult counsel, submit statements for consideration or waive either of these rights. On 26 August 1985 the applicant opted to consult counsel but waived his right to submit statements on his behalf. Subsequent to the file being found legally sufficient, the discharge authority approved the separation and directed the applicant be discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service without probation and rehabilitation. The applicant was released from active duty on 28 August 1985 and was credited with 7 months, and 26 days of active duty service. On 2 April 2013, the applicant was given an opportunity to submit comments regarding his post service activities, (Exhibit C). To date, a response has not been received. ________________________________________________________________ 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. 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; however, there was no evidence submitted to compel us to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. 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 this application in Executive Session on 27 June 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04476: Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 20 September 2012, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR dated 2 April 2013.