AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2021-00610	
					
GENERAL:  The applicant was discharged on 15 May 2018 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with a General discharge for Misconduct (Pattern of Misconduct).  The applicant appealed for a change to his reenlistment eligibility code.  The board was conducted on 3 March 2022.  

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 change his reenlistment eligibility code to 2C/3K.  The DRB also voted unanimously to deny changing the discharge characterization and discharge narrative reason.  

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 one Article 15 and multiple Letters of Reprimand.  His misconduct included:  assault, false imprisonment, unlawful entry, and failure to follow technical data.   

The applicant contended his discharge was inequitable because he was a hard worker during his tenure in the Air Force and strived to do his very best.  He asserted the environment in his unit was toxic and he often did not receive the support he needed to properly perform his duties.  He claimed he was disrespected by his leadership and certain Airmen in the unit were treated with favoritism.      

Additionally, he claimed the female Airmen he was in relationships with tried to slander him and they misunderstood his intentions.  He claimed he did not assault anyone and was falsely accused.  He asserted the incidents that ultimately led to his discharge were taken out of context and were not a true representation of the events or his character.  Finally, he claimed that he clearly met Air Force standards his entire career and exhibited the core values and that his unit amplified his few errors of judgment in order to bring an end to his service.

A review of the applicant’s record revealed he was the subject of a Security Forces investigation after multiple female Airmen he had relationships with accused him of assault, imprisonment, and unlawful entry.  The investigation substantiated the misconduct and the applicant was administered nonjudicial punishment and administratively discharged.  The DRB did not find any evidence to support the applicant’s claim that the substantiated allegations, which led to his discharge were inaccurate.  The DRB found the applicant’s contention without merit and determined his willful misconduct offset the positive aspects of his service.  Therefore, the DRB determined the administrative actions taken by the chain of command were proper and the discharge was not inequitable.

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 his request was not approved. 

The DRB results were approved by the board president on 4 March 2022.  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)