RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-03667
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her name be changed from X to X in her military personnel records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She signed an original DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel, on 20 September 2001.  All information on the form was correct at the time she signed it.  She married on 6 October 2001 and was unable to update this form before her separation date on 16 November 2001.  Therefore, she needs the form updated with her spouse’s information.

In support of her appeal, the applicant provided a personal statement, marriage certificate, and other documentation.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the period in question, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 August 1998 for a period of four (4) years.

On 6 October 2001, the applicant married.

The applicant’s name was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 17 November 2001, in the grade of staff sergeant.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSAMP recommended denial.  They indicated that the marriage certificate the applicant provided is not an original or certified copy, therefore, it does not meet the legal requirements to be used as a source document.

Air Force Instruction 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7.2, Rule 1, states that the documentation required to change or correct a name as a result of marriage is the original or certified copy of the marriage certificate.  A letter was sent to the applicant on 20 May 2002, requesting the required document.  As of 9 July 2002, the applicant has failed to provide their office with the necessary documents.

The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 30 August and 20 September 2002, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  The marriage certificate the applicant provided is not an original or certified copy, therefore it does not meet the legal requirements according to Air Force Instruction 36-2608, to be used as a source document.  The Air Force Personnel Center has indicated that if the applicant submits the proper documents, they will administratively correct her records.  We would strongly suggest the applicant do this.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 01-03667 in Executive Session on 7 November 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 December 2001, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSAMP, dated 25 July 2002, w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 August & 
               20 September 2002.