RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03448 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The discharge she received was not warranted and has affected her attempts to seek gainful employment as a veteran. She performed all of her duties in a satisfactory manner and admits to making a small mistake while on CQ duty; she was permanently punished with a blemish on her record. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 22 Oct 86. On 27 Jan 87, the applicant was diagnosed with an occupational problem and was recommended for separation. On 5 Feb 97, the applicant’s commander withdrew her authority to bear firearms based on a diagnosis by Mental Hygiene Clinic as having an occupational problem. On 6 Feb 87, the applicant’s commander permanently decertified her from performing duties under AFR 35-99, Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program, based on a diagnosis by Mental Hygiene Clinic as having an occupational problem. On 13 Feb 87, the applicant was notified by her commander that he was recommended her for discharge based on entry level performance and conduct in accordance with AFR 39-10, Separation Upon Expiration of Term of Service, for Convenience of Government, Minority, Dependency and Hardship, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.22b(2). On 19 Feb 87, the applicant consulted counsel, submitted a statement on her behalf and expressed a desire to remain in the Air Force. On 24 Feb 87, the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case file and found it legally sufficient to support the applicant’s separation. They recommended an Entry Level Separation. On 3 Mar 87, the discharge authority approved the applicant for an Entry Level Separation. On 6 Mar 87, the applicant was furnished an Uncharacterized discharge, and was credited with 4 months and 15 days of active service. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicated that a search of the fingerprints provided by the applicant has revealed no prior arrest data at the FBI. 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, to include her FBI report, in judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. While the applicant requested her General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded, it must be noted that she actually received an “Uncharacterized” discharge. Airmen are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized service characterizations when a separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense has determined if a member served less than 180 days of continuous active service; it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. 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. 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-2014-03448 in Executive Session on 21 Jul 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03448 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Clemency Information Bulletin. Exhibit D. Applicant’s FBI Report, dated 9 Dec 14.