RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02824 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: To continue to pay for his minor mistake of anger issues with his supervisor is inequitable as it continues to prevent him from using his time in service for gainful employment and to afford the purchase of a new home. Since his discharge, he has matured and grown spiritually and mentally. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Air Force (AF) Reserve on 27 Jul 94. Subsequent to completion of Basic Military Training School (BMTS), per special order AA-523, dated 22 Aug 94, he was ordered to extended active duty for the purpose of attendance at the USAF Preparatory School, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) CO. On 28 Jun 95, the applicant was released from extended active duty and effective 29 Jun 95, was appointed as a cadet of the USAFA. On 19 Jun 96, the applicant was involuntarily disenrolled from the USAFA, released from active duty and was furnished an honorable discharge. On 31 Jul 98, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 23 Aug 99, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending him for discharge for the following reasons: a. On or about 13 Jul 99, he failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty; he failed to obey an order by operating a vehicle on base without auto insurance. As a result, he received punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, and an Unfavorable Information File (UIF) was established. b. On or about 12 Jul 99, he received a traffic ticket for speeding. As a result, he received a Letter of Reprimand (LOR). c. On or about 8 Jul 99, he was in violation of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, by wearing a stud through his tongue. As a result, he received a LOR. d. On or about 25 Jun 99, he was in violation of AFI 36-2903, by wearing a stud through his tongue. As a result, he received a Letter of Counseling (LOC). e. On or about 21 Jun 99, he failed to go to his prescribed appointed place of duty. As a result, he received a LOC. On 24 Aug 99, the applicant acknowledged the commander’s recommendation for discharge, and waived his right to submit statements. On 30 Aug 99, the 355 WG/JA reviewed the administrative discharge case file regarding the applicant and found the proposed discharge was supported by the evidence; there were no errors that prejudiced the rights of the applicant, and it is legally sufficient, subject to medical determination that the applicant was qualified for worldwide duty and separation. On 31 Aug 99, the discharge authority directed the applicant be discharged, his service being characterized as under honorable conditions (general), for a pattern of misconduct, specifically minor disciplinary infractions under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen. On 1 Sep 99, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 10 months, and 29 days of active service. On 13 Jul 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). FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD: After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we find the application untimely. Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-2603. Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the merits. Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely manner. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the interest of justice to waive the untimeliness. It is the decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02824 in Executive Session on 27 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02824 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jun 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jul 15, w/atch.