RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02061

			COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded 
to honorable.



APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He developed an alcohol problem that was not present until he 
was stationed in Korea.  When he tried to get help, he was sent 
to the Philippines for rehabilitation.  The drinking culture 
there only set him up for failure.  He shouldn’t be punished any 
further for an illness that he attempted to get help for.  He 
would appreciate any consideration by the Board.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
16 Jul 86.

On 19 Oct 87, the applicant was notified by his commander of his 
intent to recommend his discharge for failure to successfully 
complete the Alcohol Rehabilitation Program under the provisions 
of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, para 5-32.  
The following facts led up to his discharge: 

	  a.  On 2 Mar 87, the applicant received an Article 15 for 
sleeping at his post.  For this, he was reduced to the grade of 
airman basic (E-1) and ordered to correctional custody for seven 
days.  The reduction in grade was suspended until 2 Sep 87.

	  b.  On 11 Jun 87, the applicant self-identified for the 
Alcohol Rehabilitation Program (ARP).

	  c.  On 17 Jun 87, the applicant was formally entered into 
the ARP.
	  d.  On 22 Aug 87, the applicant began inpatient treatment.

	  e.  On 1 Sep 87, the applicant refused to participate in the 
program and was subsequently returned to his duty station, on 
3 Sep 87.

On 20 Oct 87, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant 
acknowledged receipt of the action and waived his right to 
submit statements on his own behalf.

On 27 Oct 87, the case was found legally sufficient and, on 
4 Nov 87, the discharge authority directed the applicant be 
discharged.

On 13 Nov 87, the applicant was furnished a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 
3 months, and 28 days of active service.   

On 4 Aug 14, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment 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-2014-02061 in Executive Session on 25 Mar 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02061 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 4 Aug 14, w/atchs.