RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02871
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He does not recall the reasons for his discharge.  He was given the choice of a general court-martial or confinement.  He only 
wanted to serve his four years.  He is not seeking compensation; he only wants a good discharge. 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge from the 
Armed Forces of the United States.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant's military personnel records are unavailable.  The applicant was informed that the National Personnel Record Center 
(NPRC) did not have any records pertaining to his name, social security number, or serial number (Exhibit B).  He was asked to 
provide copies of any official military records in his possession for use in evaluating his case.  As of this date, no 
response has been received by this office.The applicant states he was in the Air Force from January 1953 
to May 1955 and served with the 456th Troop Carrier Wing.

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the 
applicant on 25 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  In response the applicant indicates while on 
active duty he talked back to a superior officer and was placed 
in confinement for two weeks.  After his confinement, he had to 
report to the commander who read him a notice.  He did not 
understand the notice but signed it because he was afraid.  
After leaving the military he was stopped for driving while 
drunk, but has continuously worked until he retired in 1994.  He 
has been married for 47 years and raised two children.  In 
support of his response, the applicant provided two character 
references.

The applicant’s complete response, 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 an error or injustice.  The applicant contends he received an undesirable discharge in May 
1955.  We note the National Personnel Record Center states they have no records relating to the applicant’s name, social 
security number, or serial number.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his separation and character of service could not be 
verified.  Furthermore, the applicant failed to respond to the request to provide any official documentation he may have 
relating to his discharge.  Other than his own assertions, we have no way to verify he served with the Air Force and the 
circumstances of his alleged discharge.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to favorably consider this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2013-02871 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14 and 
9 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 Jun 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, undated.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 25 Feb 14, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.