RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04163

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  YES 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is a different person and a productive member of society.

What occurred happened a long time ago.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

A copy of the applicant’s military personnel record could not be 
obtained from the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) due to 
the fire in 1973.  

According to the GSA Form 6954, United States of America 
Certification of Military Service from NPRC the applicant served 
in the Regular Air Force from 29 Dec 60 to 12 Jul 62, and was 
discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) 
discharge.

On 30 Oct 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 timely filed.

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.  We note 
the applicant’s records were likely destroyed in the fire at 
NPRC in 1973; therefore, the circumstances surrounding the 
applicant’s discharge cannot be verified.  However, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, the presumption of 
regularity in the conduct of government affairs dictates that we 
must assume that the discharge was carried out in accordance 
with the governing regulation in effect at the time of the 
applicant’s separation.  In the interest of justice, we 
considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, 
in the absence of any evidence for us to consider in determining 
whether or not the applicant’s activities since leaving the 
service are sufficient to overcome the misconduct for which he 
was discharged, we are not inclined to recommend granting the 
relief sought on that basis.  Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to 
recommend granting the relief sought.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


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-2014-04163 in Executive Session on 11 Jun 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04163 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Oct 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Oct 14.