RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01101 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not at fault in this matter; the weapons were in his care and placed in his locker without his knowledge. He had issues with his roommate in the barracks as well as his First Sergeant. He wishes to have his character of service changed to honorable. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 Jul 83. On 11 May 87, the applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend his discharge for Misconduct - Pattern of minor disciplinary infractions. The reasons for the action were as follows: a. On 13 Feb 86, the applicant received a letter of reprimand (LOR) for stopping payment on checks that he had written. b. On 15 Sep 86, the applicant received a letter of counseling (LOC) for failure to properly perform duties. c. On 7 Nov 86, the applicant received an LOC for failure to properly perform duties. d. On or about 1 Feb 87, the applicant received an LOR for willfully damaging government property. e. On or about 4 Feb 87, the applicant received Article 15 punishment consisting of a suspended reduction to the grade of airmen first class (E-3) and a forfeiture of pay for storing a firearm in his dormitory room. f. On or about 6 May 87, the suspended reduction to the grade of airmen first class was vacated because the applicant stored a firearm in his dormitory room. On 13 May 87, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant elected not to submit statements on his behalf. On 21 May 87, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable condition) discharge for Misconduct and was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and 26 days of total active service. On 28 Apr 14, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). 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. 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; however, in the absence of any evidence related to the applicant’s post-service activities, there is no way for us to determine if the applicant’s accomplishments since leaving the service are sufficiently meritorious to overcome the misconduct for which he was discharged. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 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. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01101 in Executive Session on 18 Dec 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 14.