RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-01971

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  Upgrade his discharge (Entry Level Separation, Uncharacterized).

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  During the matter in question, he was young, immature, and had a depressed state of mind.  He wants a second chance, so he can finish his career in the Air Force.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant was discharged 7 Jun 02, after serving 5 months and 20 days of active service.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  SAFPC-DRB recommends denying the application.  After review of the applicant’s records, supporting documents, and his 2 Nov 16, Discharge Review Board (DRB) case (DENIAL), there is no new or additional information presented that warrants upgrade of his discharge.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 20 Feb 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with SAFPC-DRB and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.  

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-01971 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 12 May 16.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, SAFPC-DRB, dated 14 Apr 17.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 20 Feb 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.