AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2022-00315 	
					
SUMMARY: 

The applicant was discharged on 04 July 2015 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with a General discharge characterization and Narrative Reason for Separation was Misconduct (Minor Infractions). The applicant appealed for a change to the reenlistment eligibility code.

The applicant was not represented by counsel and requested the board be completed based on a record only review.

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. 

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, multiple Letters of Reprimand, and multiple Letters of Counseling. His misconduct included being derelict in the performance of duties, failed dorm room inspections, showing up late to work, made a false official statement, and failure to show for his medical appointment. 

The applicant contended the discharge was inequitable based on religious discrimination during his active-duty service.  The applicant requested a change to his Reentry code so that he can join the military again and serve as a Linguist.  He stated that he was harassed and discriminated against because of his religion.  He stated he could not keep up with his leadership’s standards because mentally he was exhausted and could not deal with it anymore.

The DRB conducted a thorough review of the applicant’s service records.  There was no evidence in the applicant’s service records to substantiate the applicants claim of discrimination or harassment.  Although, the applicant contended that he faced discrimination in his unit, he did not provide any additional evidence or corroborating witness statements to support the contention.  The DRB determined that, based on the evidence in the applicant’s record the administrative actions taken by the chain of command were appropriate.  The board concluded the applicant’s misconduct was a significant departure from the conduct expected of all military members.  If the applicant can provide additional information to substantiate his contentions of discrimination, the board recommends he exercise the right to make a personal appearance before the DRB or appeal the DRB’s decision to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records. 

FINDING:  The DRB voted unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge characterization to Honorable, to change the discharge narrative reason to Secretarial Authority, and to change the reenlistment eligibility code to 2C or 3K.
 
CONCLUSION:  After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s issues, summary of service, service record, and discharge process, the Board found the discharge was proper and equitable. Therefore, the awarded characterization of service, the narrative reason for separation, and the reentry code shall not change. The AFDRB results were approved by the board president on 28 October.  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)