RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00643 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge should be upgraded because he is a patriot, loves his country and he never bear arms against it. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, on 15 May 81, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 8 Jul 83, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a Pattern of Misconduct, under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5-47. On 8 Jul 83, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, and on 11 Jul 83, he consulted counsel and waived his right to submit statements in his behalf. On 26 Jul 83, the case was found to be legally sufficient and on the 29 Jul 83, the discharge authority approved the commander’s recommendation, directing the applicant be discharged with a general discharge. On 15 Aug 83, the applicant received a general discharge for a Pattern of Misconduct. He was credited with two years and three months of total active service. On 31 Mar 15, 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 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 warrant such an action. 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-2015-00643 in Executive Session on 1 Oct 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00643 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 15, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 15, w/atch.