AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2022-00533 	
					
SUMMARY: 

The applicant was discharged on 23 February 2012 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with a General character of service for Misconduct (Drug Abuse).  The applicant appealed for an upgrade of his discharge characterization, a change to the discharge narrative reason, and a change to the reenlistment eligibility code.

The applicant was not represented by counsel.  The applicant requested the board be completed based on a records 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 Discharge Review Board (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 a Letter of Counseling.  His misconduct included disrespectful language towards an NCO, being derelict in the performance of duty, being late to two mandatory formations, and smoking spice.

The applicant requested a change to his characterization.  The applicant stated it will help him continue his career as an electrician. 

The DRB concluded the applicant did not provide any documentation or evidence of why his discharge should be changed.

FINDING:  The DRB voted unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge characterization to “Honorable,” and to change the discharge narrative reason to “Secretarial Authority.”  
 
CONCLUSION:  After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s issues, summary of service, service/medical record entries, and discharge process, the Board found the discharge was proper and equitable.  Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall remain “General,” the narrative reason for separation shall remain “Misconduct (Drug Abuse)” and the reentry code shall remain “2C.”  The Air Force DRB (AFDRB) results were approved by the board president on 5 March 2023.  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)