RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02139

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was a young airman with financial issues and allowed 
immaturity to cloud his judgment.  Since being separated, he has 
been a model citizen, employed by the same company for 22 years.  
He would like to advance within the company but the 
characterization of his discharge may keep him from advancing. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
21 Jul 83.

On 27 Aug 90, the applicant’s commander recommended his 
discharge for Misconduct – pattern dishonorable failure to pay 
just debts, under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative 
Separation of Airmen, para 5-47.  The reasons for the action 
included financial irresponsibility and failure to pay debts, 
for which he received several letters of counseling, letters of 
reprimand and an Article 15 dated, 8 Aug 90.

On 30 Aug 90, the applicant waived his board entitlement 
conditioned upon receipt of a General Discharge.

On 6 Sep 90, the discharge authority accepted the applicant’s 
conditional waiver and concurred with the commander’s 
recommendation to furnish the applicant a general (under 
honorable conditions) discharge.

On 13 Sep 90, the applicant was so discharged and was credited 
with 7 years, 1 month, and 23 days of active service.
On 10 Jul 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-2014-02139 in Executive Session on 29 Jan 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02139 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jul 14.