RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  02-03640
			INDEX CODE:  110.01
			COUNSEL:  

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Item 23a of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge, be corrected to reflect that his Air Force Specialty (AFS) was 42370, rather than 4350. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records should reflect the more advanced skill-level, otherwise it may raise questions when he applies for work in his career field.  

In support of his request applicant provided copies of his DD Forms 214, 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 Sep 61 and was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jun 68.  He was discharged on 1 Dec 69 after serving 8 years, 2 months, and 27 days on active duty.  His AFS during his tenure was 43250, Aircraft Electrical Repairman.  His DD Form 214 issued on 1 Dec 69, which incorrectly reflects that his AFS is 4350, has been administratively corrected to reflect 43250.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAC recommends denial of the applicant's request.  A thorough review of his records does not substantiate that his AFS number is in error.  The DPPAC evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 3 Jan 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  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 error or injustice.  In this respect, evidence has not been presented which would lead us to believe that the applicant's Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) as currently reflected on his DD Form 214 is incorrect.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we see no evidence that the applicant completed the requirements for, or that he was awarded the "7" skill level in his AFS.  Accordingly, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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 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 Docket Number 02-03640 in Executive Session on 12 Feb 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, not dated, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAC, dated 13 Dec 02, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Jan 03.