RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  03-00156
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Item 11, Primary Specialty, be corrected to read “A11450 (Aircrew, Aircraft Loadmaster) and 47251C (Special Vehicle Mechanic, Materials Handling Equipment.”) 
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His AF Form 2096, Classification/On-The-Job Training Action, reflects his correct Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs).   

In support of his request, applicant submits a copy of his AF Forms 2096.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 February 1979 in the grade of E-1 for a period of 4 years.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4) effective 1 April 1981.  On 19 October 1981, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force for misconduct due to drug use and issued a general discharge.  He had served 2 years, 8 months and 19 days on active duty. 

On 24 February 2003, after a review of his military personnel record, the Classification Branch, determined that there was an error on his DD Form 214.  On 3 March 2002, the Separations Procedure Separations Branch, corrected the applicant’s DD Form 214 by issuing a DD Form 215, to reflect correct periods of service for each AFSC (See Exhibit B).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to his AFSCs, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAC recommends the application be denied.  DPPAC states AFSC A11430, Aircrew, Apprentice Aircraft Loadmaster, was withdrawn 17 June 1980 due to incapacity to perform required duties.  For AFSC 472X1C, Special Vehicle Maintenance Materials Handling Equipment, applicant failed to complete upgrade training to the 5-skill level due to his discharge for misconduct.  DPPAC also states that personnel records reflect that the periods of service for AFSCs A11430 and 47231C differ from the period indicated in the item 11 of the DD Form 214.  

The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force advisory was sent to the applicant on 7 March 2003 for review and comment.  As of this date, this office has not received a 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.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.  While documents reflect changes in on-the-job training, there is no documentation showing the award of the 5-skill level for either Air Force Specialty Code.  In view of the above and in the absence of evidence by the applicant substantiating his claim, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 

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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 11 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Jan 03, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAC, dated 24 Feb 03 w/atch.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Mar 03.