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ISSUES	A92.21	INUEX NIJMBEI{	A67.50	EXHIBITS SUBMITTED  TO THE  BOARD
1	ORDER APPOINTING TH E HOARD
2	APPLICATION FOR R EVIEW OF DISCIIARGE
3	LETTER OF NOTIFICATION
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ADDITIONAL EXH IHITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF PERSONAL APPEAR ANCE
TAPE RECORDI NG OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE

HEARING  DAH:	CASE NUMBER

25 May 2006	FD-2005-00373
APPLICANT'S ISSIJB AND THE; BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATlONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED All\ FORCE OISCHARGll REVlllW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE

Case heard at Washi ngton, D.C.

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

Names and votes wi ll be made avai lable to the applicant at the applicant's req uest.

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INUORSEMENT	DATE: STJU/:2006

TO:	FROM:

SAF/MRBR

SECRETARY  OF THE AIR FORCE  PERSONNEL COUNCIL
AIR FORC:I: DISC:llARGI: Rl:Vll:W BOARD
550 C STREET WEST. SUITE 40	1535 COMMAND DR, RF, WING, JRD FLOOR
RANDOLPH A FR, TX 781 50-4742	ANUIU:WS AFB, Mil 20762-7002
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AFHQ FOR M 0-2077, .JAN 00	(EF-V2)	Previous edition will be used

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL  RATIONALE	CASE NUMBER

FD-2005-00373	

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

The appl icant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) 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.

ISSUE:  Applicant received a General discharge for a Pattern of Misconduct

Applicant contends that he made mistakes early i n his career that were out of character for him and before he could get his act together his father passed away which resulted in his becoming a heavy drinker. Applicant now feels that he has made the proper corrections to change his life, made amends for his mistakes, and this discharge is the only thing hanging over his head.  The records indicated the applicant received two Article 15s, one Vacation Action, and one Letter of Reprimand for misconduct to include failure to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty, being drunk and disorderly, theft, disorderl y conduct, and being
too intoxicated to perform his duties.  The ORB opined that through these administrative actions, the applicant had ample opportunities to change his negative behavior.  The Board concluded the misconduct was a significant departure from conduct expected of all military members, and the characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was found to be appropriate; however, if he can provide additional documented information to substantiate his issue, he 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, he should be prepared to provide the ORB with factual evidence of any exemplary post-service accomplishments as well as any contributions to the 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