RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02334 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: There was no basis for his discharge. He just wanted to get out of the service so he was given a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, on 8 May 57, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 3 Jan 58, the applicant received an Article 15 for failing to go to his appointed place of duty in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). His punishment consisted of a reduction to the grade of Airman Basic (AB), effective 3 Jan 58. On 17 Jun 58, the applicant received a general discharge and was credited with 1 year, 1 month, and 10 days of total active service. On 29 Oct 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, due to the limited records available and based on the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs, we must assume the applicant’s discharge was proper and in compliance with appropriate directives. We find no evidence of an error or injustice in the available records. As such, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the characterization of the applicant’s discharge based on clemency; however, due to lack of post- service documentation, we are not persuaded that an upgrade on this basis is warranted. Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis 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-2015-02334 in Executive Session on 23 Feb 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 May 15. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 15.