RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02864

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He has been married for 27 years, fathered 3 children and 
retired in 2008.  He is also active in his local church.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 22 Jun 
81.

On 5 Jan 82, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for being drunk and disorderly, a violation of 
Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice.  He was ordered 
to forfeit $37.50 of his pay per month for two months.  

On 14 Apr 83, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for disrespectful in language towards a 
Noncommissioned Officer, a violation of Article 91, Uniform Code 
of Military Justice.  He was ordered to 14 consecutive days of 
correctional custody.  

On 21 Feb 84, the applicant was notified by his commander of his 
intent to recommend discharge for a Pattern of Misconduct in 
accordance with AFR 39-10, Separation Upon Expiration of Term of 
Service, for Convenience of Government, Minority, Dependency and 
Hardship, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-47a.  

On 23 Feb 84, the applicant consulted legal counsel and 
submitted a statement on his behalf.

On 8 Mar 84, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the request and 
found it legally sufficient to support a General discharge.

On 12 Mar 84, the discharge authority approved a General 
discharge without probation and rehabilitation.

On 30 Mar 84, the applicant was furnished a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 
9 months, and 9 days of active service.   

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, no response has been received.


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-2014-02864 in Executive Session on 2 Jun 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02864 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Jun 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Clemency Information Bulletin.