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Letter of Reprimand

Reason:  Article 92, Failure to obey an order or regulation and Article 134 - Obstructing Justice (DUI)









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                                                                                                                                                  DATE

MEMORANDUM FOR MADE A MISTAKE, AMN, FR123-45-6789

FROM: 4 XXX/CC

SUBJECT: Letter of Reprimand - Obstructing Justice

1.  Investigation has disclosed that on or about 6 Apr 03, in the city of Goldsboro, you violated
Uniform Code of Justice (UCMJ), Article 134, General article (Obstructing Justice), and Article
92, Failure to obey an order or regulation; to wit: you obstructed justice by interfering with an
officer of the Valdosta Police Department in the performance of her duties, you failed to
maintain your lane while operating a motor vehicle, and you operated a motor vehicle on a
suspended license (for the second time). In addition, you refused to submit to a breathalyzer or
blood-alcohol test; this DUI refusal resulted in an additional charge of Driving under the
Influence.


2.  You are hereby reprimanded. You have engaged in aberrant behavior which will not be
tolerated from a member of the United States Air Force. Your past behavior has raised serious
questions about your ability to remain in the United States Air Force. I want you to know that I
consider your conduct in this matter to be totally unacceptable. By impeding the actions of an
officer in the performance of her duties, you unduly jeopardized the safety of the general public.
In addition, your decision to operate a motor vehicle on a suspended license, while under the
influence of alcohol, was a dangerously stupid act. The Air Force cannot afford to lose
personnel, it’s most valuable resource, because you choose to drink and drive. I absolutely will
not tolerate this deplorable behavior. If you ever drink and drive again, I will take the harshest
action allowable against you. Lastly, your decision to operate a motor vehicle on a suspended
license shows a complete disregard for authority. You have identified yourself as someone who
may not perform as ordered. You are going to have to strive diligently if you ever hope to
reestablish your dependability. A repetition of this totally unacceptable behavior will result in
stronger action against you.

3.  PRIVACY ACT. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013. PURPOSE: To obtain any comments
or documents you desire to submit (on a voluntary basis) for consideration concerning this
action. ROUTINE USES: Provides you an opportunity to submit comments or documents for
consideration. If provided, the comments and documents you submit become a part of the action.
DISCLOSURE: Your written acknowledgment of receipt and signature is mandatory. Any
other comment or document you provide is voluntary.

4.  You will acknowledge receipt and return this letter to me within 3 workdays of your receipt.
Your signature on this document is solely for receipt purposes and is not an admission of guilt.
Any comments or documents you wish to be considered concerning this LOR must be included
with your response.



                                                                                               LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
                                                                                               Commander



                                                                                                                                                  DATE

1st IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)

TO: 4 XXX/CC

1.  I acknowledge receipt and understanding on ___________. (NOTE: If member refuses to
sign, have commander write, “Member received LOR dated ____ but refused to sign
acknowledgment on ________ (date).”)

2.  I understand that I have until _______ (insert date), which is no earlier than three (3)
workdays from the date of this letter to provide a response, and that I must include in my
response any comments or documents I wish to be considered concerning this letter.



                                                                                               MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
                                                                                               FR123-45-6789



                                                                                                                                                  DATE

2nd IND, 4 XXX/CC (LT COL PATIENCE)

Member (did) (did not) provide written matters in response to this letter.



                                                                                               LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
                                                                                               Commander



                                                                                                                                                  DATE

3rd IND, 4 XXX/XX (LT COL PATIENCE)

I have considered all matters submitted for my consideration by the member. On reviewing all of
the evidence I have determined that member (engaged) (did not engage) in the conduct noted
above and that, as a consequence, have concluded a Letter of Reprimand (is) (is not) the
appropriate course of action in this case.



                                                                                               LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
                                                                                               Commander



                                                                                                                                                  DATE

4th IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)

TO:  4 XXX/CC

I acknowledge that on _________ Lt Col Patience advised me that she had considered the
matters submitted by me in response to the above LOR and informed me of her final decision
regarding same.



                                                                                               MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
                                                                                               FR123-45-6789



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Letter Added: 16 February 2006

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