RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02320

XXXXXXXX (Member)	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

Her discharge was made in error and does not reflect the true conduct of her service.  She was blindsided by this discharge and believes it was all because of her being a victim of domestic abuse by her now deceased ex-husband.  She also contends that due to her type of discharge she cannot apply to certain military affiliated organizations.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force senior airman.

On 17 Oct 88, the applicant was notified of her commander’s intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10 par 5-47b, Administrative Separation of Airman, for a pattern of misconduct-conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline.  The reasons for the action were as follows:

a.	On or about 14 Jan 88, the applicant wrote a check knowing there was no money in the account to cover the debt.

b.	Between 1 Feb 88 to 21 Jun 88, she failed to pay her rent on time to two different property owners.  She was issued a Letter of Reprimand (LOR).

c.	  On 21 Jun 88, the applicant was informed that a Unfavorable Information File was established due to financial irresponsibility.

d.	On or about 23 Jun 88, without authority, she was absent from her place of duty.

e.	On or about 15 Jul 88, she was found sleeping on duty.  The applicant was issued a LOR.

f.	On or about 20 Sep 88, she was derelict in the performance of her duties by failing, on numerous occasions, to complete AF Form 357, Family Care Plan.  She was issued a LOR.

On 2 Nov 88, the discharge action was found legally sufficient, and the discharge authority approved the recommendation on 7 Nov 88.

On 7 Nov 88, the applicant received an UOTHC discharge.  

On 6 Jul 18, 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).

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the delay.

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 injustice.  It appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the commander’s discretion.  The discharge was not unduly harsh or disproportionate to the offenses committed.  In the interest of justice, the Board considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, given the evidence presented, the Board finds no basis to do so.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

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 Docket Number BC-2017-02320 in Executive Session on 15 Aug 18:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 24 Apr 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 26 Oct 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9 for Docket Number BC-2017-02320.