AIR FORCE DISCHARG E REVIEW BOARD HEARING RECORD
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ISSIJES	A93.01	INDEX NUMBER	A67. 10	EXHIBITS SUBMITT_ED TO THE BOARD -
A94.05	1	ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD
2	APPLICATION FOR REVI EW OF DISCHARGE
3	LETTER OF NOTIFICATION
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COUNSEL'S Rf- I.EASE TO THE BOARD
A DDITIONA L EXH IBITS SUBMITTED AT flME OF PERSONAL APPEA RA NCE

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HEARI NG llAH;	CASE NIJMBER

06 Feb 2007	FD-2006-00233

TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONA L APPEARANCE I I F
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APPLICANT'S ISStJE A)ilp"tHE llOAR.D'S DEC!SIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE ATTACHED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE

Case heard in Washington, D.C.

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance with/without counsel , and the right to subm it an appl ication to the AFBCMR

Names and votes will be made available to the appl icant at the applicant's req uest.

* Reason and Authority
+  Reenlistment Code

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SAF/MRBR

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL
AIR FORCE DISCllARGE REVIEW BOARll
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40	1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, JRD FLOOR
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742	ANDRF.WS AFB, MD 20762-7002

AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00	(EF-Y2)	Previous edition will be used

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE	CASE NUMBER

FD-2006-00233	

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable, to change the reason and authority for the discharge, and to change the reenlistment code.

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

The attached brief contains avai lable pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge.

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge, change of reason and authority for discharge, and change of reenlistment code are 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:

Although not explicitly stated, appl icant contends his discharge was inequitable because it was too harsh. He admits that he made bad decisions and wished he had exercised better judgment. He has expressed a desire to upgrade his discharge to allow for reenlistment into the armed forces. The records indicated the applicant received two Articles 15, a Vacation, two Letters of Reprimand, two Letters of Counseling, a
Letter of Admonishment, and two Records oflndividual Counseling for miscond uct.  Applicant recei ved his first Article 15 for failing to escort visitors at all times while on Beale Air Force Base.  He was punished
with a suspended reduction in grade to Airman, forfeiture of pay, and a reprimand . The Vacation action for failure to go to appointed place of duty resulted in a forfeiture of pay.  The second Article 15 was for fai lure to properly insure his vehicle; making a fal se official statement; and altering an insurance card.  He was punished with a reduction i n grade to Airman Basic and a reprimand.  Applicant had other misconduct in which he was administratively disciplined for dereliction of duty, safety violation, making a false statement, having an unescorted female in his dorm room, and disobeying a direct order.  The DRB 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 mi l itary members. The characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was found to be appropriate.

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