RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00310 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to reflect he received an honorable discharge rather than a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was told at the time of his separation from active duty that his general (under honorable conditions) discharge would be automatically upgraded to an Honorable discharge six months after his discharge. When he received a new DD Form 214, he still had the general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 11 Sep 85. On 25 Feb 87, the applicant received a letter of reprimand (LOR) for cashing four checks without sufficient funds. On 20 Mar 87, the applicant received a LOR for involvement in an altercation at his dormitory. On 20 Oct 87, the applicant was rendered an Article 15 for violating Article 108, UCMJ, when he willfully damaged the door to Rm 214, in dormitory 6459. He was reduced in rank to Airman (suspended until 22 Apr 88), forfeiture of $100 for 2 months, and restricted to base for 30 days. On 23 Oct 87, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. The authority for his recommendation was AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen. On 29 Oct 87, the applicant acknowledged the commander’s notification of recommending his discharge, waiving his right to military counsel, and choosing not to submit statements in his behalf. On 3 Nov 87, the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the applicant’s discharge file and recommended discharging him with a general discharge without probation and rehabilitation. On 9 Nov 87, the discharge authority approved the recommended general (under honorable conditions) discharge. On 19 Nov 87, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge, and was credited with two years, two months, and nine days of active service. On 16 Sep 92, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States, requesting a record review of his discharge based on his military personnel file. He did not submit any other documentation. On 29 Jan 93, the applicant was notified that the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) had carefully reviewed and considered all the facts of record in his case. After thorough deliberation, the Board concluded a change in the type or nature of his discharge was not warranted. On 30 Jan 15, SAF/MRBR sent the applicant the Upgrade of Discharge – Clemency Information Bulletin. 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 not timely filed. While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years ago, in our view, the reasonable date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice was more than three years ago and the application is therefore untimely, 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, reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support of his requested relief, we are unconvinced the applicant has been a victim of an error or injustice. We determined, 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. Other than the applicant’s assertion that he was told at the time of his separation from active duty that his general (under honorable conditions) discharge would be automatically upgraded to an honorable discharge six months after his discharge, he has provided no evidence corroborating this assertion. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, the applicant did not provide any post-service information for us to evaluate whether or not his post-service contributions warrant an upgrade of his discharge. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought in this application 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-2015-00310 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00310 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Jan 15, w/atch. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jan 15.