RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04450
  					
					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was young, naïve and running from the world not 
understanding how it would affect her later in life.   In the 30 
years since her discharge, she has been a model citizen with a 
clean background, not even receiving a traffic ticket.  She has 
been married for 21 years and graduated with a 4.0 grade point 
average obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree. 

Having matured, she realizes she should have worked harder to 
stay in the Air Force.  The Board should find it in the interest 
of justice to grant her untimely application because her actions 
since being discharged speak to her true character.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 Feb 85, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 19 May 86, she received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR) for  
several actions during the period 5-15 May that culminated with 
her throwing away a request for information under the Freedom of 
Information Act.

On 21 July 86, she was denied the Air Force Good Conduct Medal 
(AFGCM) for the period 19 Feb 85 to 22 Sep 86.

On 2 Jul 87, the applicant was given a Record of Individual 
Counseling for her unacceptable behavior.

On 8 Jul 87, she received an Article 15, UCMJ for being 
disrespectful toward a superior non-commissioned officer.  Her 
punishment was forfeiture of $100.00 per month for one month.  
She acknowledged receipt the same day waiving her right to 
demand trial by court-martial.

On 31 Jul 87, her squadron commander recommended she be 
discharged for minor disciplinary infractions under AFR 39-10, 
Airman Separation Manual, paragraph 5-46.

On 11 Aug 87, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge 
legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be discharged 
with a general discharge.  

On 19 Aug 87, the applicant received a general (under honorable 
conditions) discharge with a narrative reason for separation as 
Misconduct – Pattern of minor disciplinary infractions.  She was 
credited with 2 years, 6 months and 1 day of active service.   

On 6 Nov 14, a request for post-service information was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  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 she 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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-04450 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Oct 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Nov 14.