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.