RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02106

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded 
to Honorable.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is a homeless veteran seeking health care coverage for 
himself and his son through the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(DVA).  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 7 Feb 
86.

On 1 Oct 86, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for driving while intoxicated.  He was reduced in 
grade to airman basic (suspended) and ordered to forfeit $150.00 
per month for two months.

On 11 May 87, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for disobeying a lawful order.  He was reduced in 
grade to airman basic (suspended) and ordered to serve 30 days 
in correctional custody.

On 27 Aug 87, the applicant was notified by Social Actions he 
failed to complete the Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. 

On 2 Sep 87, the applicant was notified by his commander he was 
being recommended for discharge for Failure in Alcohol Abuse 
Rehabilitation and a Pattern of Misconduct under AFR 39-10, 
Separation Upon Expiration of Term of Service, for Convenience 
of Government, Minority, Dependency and Hardship, Chapter 5, 
paragraphs 5-32 and 5-47a.  The commander recommended his 
service be characterized as General (Under Honorable 
Conditions).  The applicant consulted counsel and waived his 
right to submit statements on his behalf.

On 10 Sep 87, the Base Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the 
discharge action and found it legally sufficient.  They did not 
recommend the applicant for probation and rehabilitation.

On 15 Sep 87, the discharge authority approved a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge without probation and 
rehabilitation. 

On 17 Sep 87, the applicant was furnished a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 7 
months, and 11 days of active service.   

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the 
applicant on 21 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.


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-2014-02106 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02106 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Clemency Information Bulletin.