RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03902

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He went through Alcoholic Anonymous to combat his once drinking problem, got a job and a family.  Furthermore, he assists his son as a volunteer at the Wayne County 4H Robotics Club. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 10 December 1992.

On 13 January 1995, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen.  The specific reason for this action was the applicant’s conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline as evidenced by an Article 15, three letters of reprimand and three records of individual counseling.

On 13 January 1995, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge action, and indicated that he consulted with counsel, and waived his right to submit statements on his behalf.

On 17 January 1995, the staff judge advocate found the discharge legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be separated with a general (under honorable conditions) character of service, without probation and rehabilitation.  The discharge authority approved the recommendation on 19 January 1995.

On 26 January 1995, the applicant received a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.

On 19 December 2017, a standard request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  The applicant replied and provided a criminal background check from the Federal Bureau of Investigation dated 10 May 2018 (Exhibit D).

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.

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 or injustice.  It appears the discharge was consistent with the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the commander’s discretion.  Nor was the discharge 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-2017-03902 in Executive Session on 16 August 2018:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 21 August 2017.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Post Service Clemency Letter, w/atch, dated 19 December 2017.
Exhibit D:	Applicant’s response, dated 10 May 2018.

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