RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-01910
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) be changed from 8 Jul 84 to 20 Jul 83.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He entered the Air Force on 15 Jan 85 from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve.  His TAFMSD was computed to be 20 Jul 83.  On 20 May 02, after 17 years, he was notified that the date was computed incorrectly and his new service date was 8 Jul 84.  The discrepancy should have been discovered 17 years ago and every time he was promoted.  He was advised on several occasions by different personnel offices that his TAFMSD was correct.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided extracts from his military personnel records and documentation pertaining to his TAFMSD.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates that the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of master sergeant, having been promoted to that grade on 1 May 00.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 8 Jul 84.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAO recommended denial.  They noted that the applicant entered the USMC Reserve on 06 Oct 82.  On 14 Jan 85, he was discharged from the USMC Reserve and entered the Regular Air Force on 15 Jan 85 and has remained on active duty.

According to AFPC/DPPAO, upon entry to active duty, the applicant’s TAFMSD should have been completed in accordance with AFI 36-2604, Service Dates and Dates of Rank, Table 1, Rule 1, giving the applicant a TAFMSD of 08 Jul 84.  Applicant’s TAFMSD was not verified when he entered active duty in 1985.  The error in his TAFMSD was not discovered until he reached his 18-year mark of active duty.  At 18 years of active duty, his service dates were verified.  The member’s TAFMSD was found to be in error upon verification of service dates.  The TAFMSD was corrected to 8 Jul 84 and the applicant was notified of this correction.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPAO, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In his response, the applicant indicated that, in his view, the advisory opinion was based solely on black and white and was without any humanitarian considerations.  It seemed that the effect of this action would have on him and his family was not even considered.

Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit D.

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  After a thorough review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, we are sufficiently persuaded that corrective action is warranted regarding the applicant’s request that his TAFMSD be changed to reflect 20 Jul 83 rather than 8 Jul 84.  In this respect, we note that at the time the applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 15 Jan 85, after serving in the USMC Reserve, his TAFMSD was incorrectly computed to be 20 Jul 83.  Apparently, it remained that way until he reached his 18th year of active duty.  At this time, a verification of his records was done and the error was discovered and corrected.  However, in our view, changing his TAFMSD after over 17 years of because of the Air Force’s erroneous computation is an injustice to the applicant, as it could result in adverse ramifications to his records through no fault of his own.  It is conceivable that any anticipated retirement plans the applicant may have based on the earlier TAFMSD would be negatively effected.  In view of the above, we recommend that the applicant’s records be corrected as set forth below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 Oct 81 and was honorably discharged on 5 Oct 82.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-01910 in Executive Session on 28 Aug 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 02, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAO, dated 9 Jul 02, w/atch.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jul 02.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, applicant, dated 12 Aug 02.

                                   Panel Chair

AFBCMR 02-01910

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to , be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 Oct 81 and was honorably discharged on 5 Oct 82.

                                                                           Director
                                                                           Air Force Review Boards Agency