AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2021-00246	
					
GENERAL:  The applicant was discharged on 3 Dec 2019 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with a General discharge for Misconduct (minor infractions). The applicant appealed to the Discharge Review Board (DRB), to request a change to the reenlistment eligibility code.  The Board was conducted on 23 Sep 2021  

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 represented by counsel.    

(Use for ALL)  
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 change the reenlistment eligibility code to 2C / 3K.

DISCUSSION:  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 an Article 15, which was the basis for the discharge action. His misconduct included wrongful use of his GTC during unapproved intervals.

The applicant stated that his discharge was inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident in 19 months of service with no other adverse actions.  He stated that this discharged caused his family a finical hardship where he could not support them. The applicant is requesting his Reentry code be changed to allow him to reenlist and so that he may obtain a security clearance.  He stated he wants to enlist into the U.S. Air Force and work in cyber security or computer programming systems, so he can make a difference.

The DRB reviewed the applicant’s entire service record and found no evidence of impropriety or inequity to warrant an upgrade of the discharge characterization.  The Board concluded that the applicant’s argument did not illustrate inequitable treatment and the applicant’s leadership provided opportunities for the applicant to address the misconduct.  The Board understands the applicant’s present Reentry code prevents future reenlistment.  However, this is not a matter of inequity or impropriety which would warrant an upgrade. The negative aspects of the applicant’s service over an extended period of time, outweighed the positive contributions he made during his Air Force career.  

CONCLUSION:  The Board found insufficient evidence of an inequity or impropriety that would warrant a change to the applicant’s discharge.  Therefore, the discharge and Reentry code received by the applicant were deemed to be appropriate and his request was not approved. 

The DRB results were approved by the board president on 3 October 2021.  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  
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Attachment:
Examiner's Brief (Applicant Only)