RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03630 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She does not provide any justification to support an upgrade to her characterization of service, only that she would like to continue with her military career. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Air Force Reserve on 17 Sep 99. On 4 Mar 10, the applicant was notified by her commander of his intent to discharge her based on Drug Abuse in accordance with AFI 36-3209, Chapter 3, paragraph 3.21.3.2., On 22 Mar 10, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the commander’s intent and requested to have the case heard before an administrative discharge board. She also acknowledged her desire to submit a statement on her behalf. On 22 Nov 10, the discharge authority reviewed the administrative discharge case and the evidence in the file proved the applicant wrongfully used marijuana as evidenced by a urine specimen. Due to the nature of the offense, he directed the applicant be separated from the Air Force Reserve with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge. On 27 Dec 10, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 11 years, 3 months, and 11 days of military service. On 29 Jun 12, the Air Force Discharge Review Board reviewed a request from the applicant to upgrade her discharge to Honorable, change the reason and authority for discharge, and to change her reenlistment code. The Discharge Review Board concluded that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority and the applicant was provided full administrative due process. The Board further concluded that there exists no legal or equitable basis to upgrade her discharge and determined the discharge should remain unchanged. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1K recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant did not provide any documentation to support an upgrade to her characterization of service and available records indicate her discharge was in compliance with governing instructions. Her receipt of a General (Under Honorable Conditions) characterization of service was appropriate because her drug abuse had presumptively adversely impacted the effectiveness of the Air Force, and she failed to present sufficient evidence to rebut that presumption. A complete copy of the AFRC/A1K evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2014-03630 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-2014-03630 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Sep 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFRC/A1K, dated 5 Nov 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Feb 15.