RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02536

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His character of service be changed from general, (under 
honorable conditions), to honorable.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes he served honorably.  

The applicant did not submit any additional documentation in 
support of his request. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

1.  According to documents extracted from his military personnel 
record, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 
11 December 1980.  

2.  On 22 March 1982, the applicant was notified by his 
commander that he was recommending him for discharge from the 
Air Force under the provisions of AFM 39-12, Separation for 
Unsuitability, Misconduct, Resignation, or Request for Discharge 
for the Good of the Service and Procedures for the 
Rehabilitation Program, Chapter 2; Section A., Paragraph 2-4c.  
The specific reason for the proposed action was apathy and 
defective attitude substantiated by the applicant’s frequent 
involvement in behavior that was inconsistent with acceptable 
Air Force standards as evidenced by:  

	a.  Eight documented instances of failures to go in less 
than one year.  

	b.  Four instances of insufficient funds or financial 
irresponsibility during the same timeframe.  

	c.  Five letters of reprimand (LOR).  

	d.  One Article 15, and vacation of a suspended punishment.  

3.  On 22 March 1982, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
notification of discharge and that legal counsel was available 
to assist him.  On 26 March 1982, the applicant opted to be 
represented by military counsel and to submit statements in his 
own behalf.  Subsequent to the file being found legally 
sufficient, the discharge authority approved the recommendation 
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 19 April 1982, and was credited with 1 year, 4 
months and 9 days of active duty service.

4.  On 30 January 2014, the applicant was given an opportunity 
to submit comments regarding his post service activities 
(Exhibit C).  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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 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, or unduly harsh.  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.

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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 11 March 2014, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

			, Panel Chair
			, Member
			, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-02536 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149 dated 4 May 2013.  
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 30 January 2014.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair