RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01730
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.09, 108.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

Applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was commissioned as an officer, or at least promoted to the grade of E-5, E-6, or E-7, with retroactive pay; he be given status as a disabled veteran with retroactive pay, rank, and services for his service-connected disabilities; his discharge rank from the Air National Guard be corrected from E-2 to E-5, E-6, E-7, or officer; he be given an age waiver so that he can serve as an   E-7, above, or officer.  Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.

Inasmuch as there are very limited records available, the facts surrounding the applicant’s discharge from the Air National Guard are unknown.  The available record contains an order reflecting that the applicant was reduced in grade from airman first class (E-3) to airman (E-2) as a result of nonjudicial punishment, effective 4 Jun 1981.  A Report of Separation and Record of Service, reflects he was discharged from the Air National Guard and Reserve of the Air Force, effective 12 November 1981, by reason of “Expiration Term of Service,” and issued a general discharge.  Attempts to obtain the applicant’s service medical records have been unsuccessful.

After careful consideration of the applicant’s request, we found insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  Based upon the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs and without evidence to the contrary, we must assume that the actions taken while the applicant was a military member were proper and in compliance with appropriate directives.  Therefore, we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application.

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied.

The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision.  Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant evidence, which was not available at the time the application was filed.

Members of the Board, considered this application on 13 November 2001 in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-2603 and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552.

	

Exhibits:
A.  Applicant's DD Form 149, w/atchs
B.  Available Master Personnel Records
C.  Advisory Opinion
D.  SAF/MIBR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinion