AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

FD-2020-00645	
					
The applicant was discharged on 17 Dec 18 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with an Entry Level/Uncharacterized discharge for Entry level performance and conduct.  The applicant appealed for an upgrade of her reenlistment eligibility code.  The board was conducted on 14 Jan 21.  

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB), but declined and requested the board be completed based on a records only review.  

The applicant was not represented by counsel.    

The attached examiner’s brief (provided to applicant only), extracted from available service records, contains pertinent data regarding the circumstances and character of the applicant’s military service. 
  
FINDING:  The DRB voted unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to upgrade her discharge characterization to Honorable, to change the discharge narrative reason to Secretarial Authority, and to change the reenlistment eligibility code to 3K.

The DRB, under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an applicant’s discharge, is authorized to change the characterization of service and the narrative reason for discharge if such changes are warranted.  If applicable, the board can also change the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility code.  In reviewing discharges, the board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the applicant.  The board completed a thorough review of the circumstances that led to the discharge and the discharge process to determine if the discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety.  

The applicant’s record of service included a Letter of Reprimand, and a Letter of Counseling. Her misconduct included: Disobeying a lawful order; left area in disarray on multiple occasions; caught talking/laughing in cafeteria; refused to stop laughing when being corrected; not performing details as expected; un willing or unable to adapt to military lifestyle; not following lawful orders/disregard of AFI/ guidelines; failed to adhere to uniform standards; failed to meet personal hygiene standards; pencil whipping documents.

The applicant contends impropriety. She states that the RE code does not accurately reflect the nature of her conduct performance and character. She states that she needs this changed so that she can re-enter. The member states that she had issues with time management, additionally, she made decisions based on what she thought was right. She states that the discharge reflects unwillingness to adapt and obey rather than having a difficult time adapting and obeying orders. She goes on to state that there was no willful disobedience on her part and can assure that if given the chance to work on self-improvement, she can carry out orders of her MTI. She states that she is currently in the process of making changes and has already made some improvements. She continues to say that she has come a long way from where she started and would like another chance to go through BMT. 

The DRB determined that, through the administrative actions taken by the chain of command in this case, the applicant had ample opportunities to change her negative behavior. The DRB reviewed the applicant’s entire service record and found insufficient evidence to grant the applicant’s request. The characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was deemed to be appropriate.

If the applicant can provide additional information to substantiate her contentions, the board recommends she exercise the right to make a personal appearance before the DRB or directly appeal the DRB’s decision to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records.  

CONCLUSION:  

The board found insufficient evidence of an inequity or impropriety that would warrant a change to the applicant’s discharge.  Therefore, the discharge received by the applicant was deemed to be appropriate and her request was not approved. 

The DRB results were approved by the board president on 22 Jan 21.  If desired, the applicant can request a list of the board members and their votes by writing to:  

Air Force Review Boards Agency
Attn: Discharge Review Board
3351 Celmers Lane
Joint Base Andrews, NAF Washington, MD 20762-6602  

Attachment:
Examiner's Brief (Applicant Only)