RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03810

				COUNSEL:  NONE

				HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While in the Air Force he struggled with managing his finances 
and wrote some bad checks which resulted in his discharge.  

He made some mistakes and his characterization of service is the 
only blemish on his employment record.  It has been more than 20 
years and he is currently enrolled in college and is scheduled 
to graduate in Mar 15.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his 
college transcripts which show he is only 37 credits away from a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Supply Chain Management.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Jul 
87.

On 29 Jun 88, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for writing six checks totally $183.11 without 
sufficient funds, a violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of 
Military Justice.  He was reprimanded.

On 29 Jun 89, the applicant accepted an Article 15, Nonjudicial 
Punishment, for writing five checks totally $215.00 without 
sufficient funds, a violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of 
Military Justice.  He was reduced in grade to Airman.

On 24 Jul 89, the applicant’s commander notified him he was 
being recommended for discharge for irresponsibility in the 
management of personal finances in accordance with AFR 39-10, 
Separation Upon Expiration of Term of Service, for Convenience 
of Government, Minority, Dependency and Hardship, Chapter 5, 
paragraph 5-26d.    The applicant consulted counsel and waived 
his right to submit statement on his behalf.

On 31 Jul 89, the Assistance Staff Judge Advocate, reviewed the 
case file and found it legally sufficient.  The discharge 
authority approved the applicant’s General discharge without 
probation or rehabilitation. 

On 7 Aug 89, the applicant was furnished a General (Under 
Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 2 years 
and 28 days of active service.   

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 Sep 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-2014-03810 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-2014-03810 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Sep 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Clemency Information Bulletin.