RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00096
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, be changed to read “Officer Training Program - Separation is at the convenience of the government” and Block 18, Remarks Section, add the statement “Separated into Professional Officer Course – Early Release Program.”

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied.  DPPRS states that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  

The Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit B.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 February 2002, for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response. 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or 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 office of primary responsibility that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge from Active Duty, is consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Other than his own assertions, the applicant has provided no evidence which, in our opinion, adequately refutes the assessment of his case.  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 probable material error or 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 this application in Executive Session on 3 April 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 Jan 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 28 Jan 02.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 1 Feb 02.