RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-05045

XXXXXXXXX					COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Under Other than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an Honorable, or General, Under Honorable Conditions, discharge.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Separation Designation Number (SDN) on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued 29 Mar 61, contradicts the character of service.  He was honorably discharged 2 Apr 59, and reenlisted 3 Apr 59 for a period of 6 years, and was assigned close to his home.  He was part of a local theatre, which his commander tried to join, but was not accepted.  The commander blamed the applicant for not being accepted to the theatre, things became difficult, and the applicant was issued an Article 15.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force airman basic.

We attempted to obtain copies of his Master Personnel Records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC); however, only minimal documents were received.

On 29 Mar 61, the applicant was furnished an UOTHC discharge, with SDN 488, generic designation of unfit for military service.

A request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant on 13 Dec 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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.  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-2017-05045 in Executive Session on 10 Jul 18:

, 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/atch, dated 14 Nov 17.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  AFBCMR letter, w/atch, dated 13 Dec 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.