.•	AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD
NAME OF SERVICE MEMBER (LAST, FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL)	GRADE	AFSN/SSAN

YES

AlC

PERSONAL  APPEARANCE	x	RECORD REVIEW
NAME OF COUNSEL AND OR ORGANIZATION	ADDRESS AND OR ORGANIZATION OF COUNSEL

MEMBER SITTING

HON	GEN

x

UOTHC

OTHER	DENY
x x x

x

ISSUES	INDEX NUMBER

1	ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD

A94.53
A92.21

A67. 10	2	APPLICA T!ON FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE
3	LETTER OF NOTIFICATION
4	BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE COUNSEL'S RELEASE TO THE BOARD

HEARING  DATE	CASE NUMBER	ADDITIONAL  EXHIBITS  SUBMITTED AT TIME  OF

19 Aug 2003	FD-2003-00263

PERSONAL APPEARANCE
TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPERANCE

Case heard at Washington, D.C.

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/without counsel, and the right to submit an application to the AFBCMR

SAF/MRBR
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE  PERSONNEL  COUNCIL AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
IS3S COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD FLOOR ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00

(EF-V2)

Previous edition will be used

community.

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.

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

Attachment: Examiner's Brief

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE  REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE	CASE NUMBER

FD-2003-00263	

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 contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge.

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied.

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

Issues.  Applicant was discharged for minor disciplinary infractions.  The records indicated the applicant received two Letters of Reprimand, three Letters of Counseling, a Letter of Admonishment, and three Records of Individual Counseling.  His misconduct included two missed appointments, twice failure to go, failed dormitory room inspection, breaking traction, driving on an expired license, and lying.  Although the Board noted the medical records included entries for two commander-directed mental health evaluations, they failed to disclose any cause for applicant's misconduct.  These evaluations in fact stated that member was capable of behaving responsibly although he had an immature personality style that included avoidance of taking responsibility for his actions.  Member had one Airman Performance Report rated an overall "7" which stated his performance was marginal, he needed constant supervision, and needed to improve his self confidence and motivation.  The DRB opined that through the administrative actions taken, the applicant had ample opportunities to change his negative behavior and was unable or unwilling to do so.  The Board concluded the misconduct was a departure from conduct expected of all military members, therefore the characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was found to be appropriate.

Applicant cited his post-service conduct and good citizenship since discharge. However, this evidence is not relevant to the period of service under review and therefore, does not provide a basis for an upgrade. Although applicant has matured  and his conduct may have improved, this alone is insufficient to overcome the factors that were the basis for discharge.

Ifhe can provide additional documented information to substantiate an issue, the applicant should consider exercising his right to make a personal appearance before the Board.  Ifhe 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