RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-05075

XXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, block 24, Character of Service, be changed to reflect “honorable” versus “Not Applicable.”

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Disability Summary reflects he was honorably discharged; therefore, he would like his DD Form 214 to reflect an honorable service characterization.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force airman first class.

On 12 Aug 85, the applicant’s commander recommended he be administratively disenrolled from Officer Training School (OTS) for Lack of Aptitude for Commissioned Service. The specific reason for this action included the applicant’s effectiveness report showed below average progress in several areas and he had difficulty meeting briefing and physical fitness standards. In addition, it was noted the applicant was concerned about his family separation and no longer feels has the aptitude for military service.

On 16 Aug 85, the applicant requested he be separated in accordance with AFI 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen for Elimination from OTS. On this same date, he was discharged with a character of service of “Not Applicable”, a separation code of KHD (Failed to Complete Commissioning Program) and a reentry code of 4L (Entry-Level Separation). He was credited with 2 months and 25 days of active service.

On 14 Dec 17, a request for post-service information and a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check was forwarded to the applicant (Exhibit C). In response, the applicant provided an FBI report, dated 18 May 18, which revealed he had no prior arrest data; copies of his Social Security Statement; and Southern Utah State College diploma (Exhibit D).

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice with the discharge processing. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.

The complete advisory is at Exhibit E.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 21 Aug 18 for comment (Exhibit F) but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 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-2017-05075 in Executive Session on 20 Sep 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/atchs, dated 14 Nov 17.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records. Exhibit C: Post Service Clemency Letter, w/atch, dated .14 Dec 17.
Exhibit D: Applicant Response to Post-Service Letter, w/atchs, dated 14 Jun 18. Exhibit E.  Advisory Opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 20 Aug 18.
Exhibit F. Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 21 Aug 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.