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			2	APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE	
			3	LETIER  OFNOTIFICATION	
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Case heard at Washington, D.C.

Advise applicant orthe decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withhvithout counsel, and the right to submit an application to the AFBCMR.

SAFIMIBR
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40
RANDOLPHAFB.TX 78150-4742

SECRETARY OFTHE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
1535 COMMAND DR,. EE WING. 31U> FLOOR
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002
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AIR FORCE DISCHARGEREVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE	
FD-01-00001		

GENERAL: The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to Honorable.

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board	but declined to exercise this right.

The attached brief containsthe available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge.
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FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied.

The Board finds that neither evidence of record nor that provided by the applicant substantiates an inequity or impropriety which would justify a change of discharge.

The applicant's issues are listed in the attached brief.

Issue 1. Applicant contends discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh-that he was young and did not realize what alcohol was doing to him. The records indicated the applicant received an Article 15 and a Letter of Reprimand for drinking alcoholic beverages under the legal age limit of 21 years old, and operating a vehicle while drunk under the legal age. The Board concluded the misconduct was a significant departure conduct expected of all military members. The characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was found to be appropriate. If he can provide additional documented information to substantiate an issue, the applicant should consider exercising right to make a personal appearance before the Board. If he should choose to exercise his right to a personal appearance hearing, the applicant should be prepared to provide the DRB with factual evidence of the inequity and any exemplary post-service accomplishments as well as any contributions to the community.

Issue 2. Applicant states that his discharge did not take into account the good things he did while in the service. The DRB took note of the applicant's duty	as documented by his performance report, letters of recommendation and other information contained in the records. They found the seriousness of the willful misconduct offset any positive aspects of the applicant's duty performance.    Board concluded the discharge was appropriate for the reasons which were the basis for this case.

Issue 3 applies to the applicant's post-service activities. The DRB was pleased to see that the applicant was doing well and has a good job. However, no inequity or impropriety in his discharge was found in the course of the hearing. The Board concluded the misconduct of the applicant appropriately characterized his term of service.

	

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CONCLUSIONS: The Discharge Review Board concludes that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process.

view of the foregoing findings the board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for up.grade of discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be changed.

Attachment: Examiner's Brief