RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00951
		INDEX CODE:  
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of E-2.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His grade of E-2 was removed when he changed services from the Marine Corps to the Air Force.  The Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) has corrected his records to reflect that he was promoted to E-2, effective 1 Feb 74.  

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, a photo, a training certificate, correspondence from the Air Force Personnel Center, documentation associated with his BCNR application, and various documents extracted from his military records.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 27 Jul 73 through 6 Oct 76.  During that period he served 5 months and 22 days on active duty for training.  He was discharged from the Marine Corps Reserve in the grade of E-1.  On 7 Oct 76 he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of   E-1.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of E-2 on 7 Apr 76 and to E-3 on 7 Oct 77.  On 13 Jun 79, after receiving nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 for possession of marijuana, he was reduced to the grade of E-2.  He was subsequently promoted to E-3 on 13 Dec 79.  He was voluntarily separated from the Air Force on 10 Oct 80.  He served four years and three days on active duty in the Air Force.  The period 25 Sep 78 through 28 Sep 78, is considered time lost.

On 15 May 03, the BCNR corrected his records to reflect that he was promoted to the grade of E-2 effective 1 Feb 74.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial.  DPPPWB states that the applicant's service dates have been reviewed and it was determined that his rank, date of rank, and Total Active Military Service Date were computed correctly.  The DPPPWB 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 5 Mar 04 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 timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice that would warrant corrective action.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Oct 76 in the grade of airman (E-1).  His enlistment grade was determined based on the fact that his Marine Corps discharge documents reflect that he was separated in the grade of E-1.  However, the Board for Correction of Naval Records determined that his grade held at separation was in error and directed that his discharge documents be corrected to reflect that he was separated in the grade of E-2.  As such, it is our opinion that his records should be corrected to reflect that he enlisted on 7 Oct 76 in the grade of airman, that he was progressively promoted to the subsequent grades of airman first class on 7 Apr 77 and to sergeant on 1 Feb 79.  Since the correction to his records will result in his promotion to sergeant prior to his nonjudicial punishment action, we believe it is appropriate to correct his punishment to reflect that he was reduced from the grade of sergeant to the grade of airman first class, rather than from the grade of airman first class to the grade of airman.  Since the applicant separated on 10 Oct 80, and would not have met the requirements for promotion to sergeant prior to his separation, it is our opinion that his grade at separation should remain as airman first class.  Accordingly, we recommend his records be corrected as indicated 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:

a. On 7 October 1976, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman, rather than airman basic.

b. He was promoted to the grade of airman first class on 7 April 1977, rather than 7 October 1977.

c. He was promoted to the grade of sergeant effective and with a date of rank of 1 February 1979.

d. On 13 Jun 79, he was reduced from the grade of sergeant to the grade of airman first class, rather than from the grade of airman first class to the grade of airman.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-00951 in Executive Session on 13 Apr 04, 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 11 Nov 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 2 Feb 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Mar 04.

					
								Panel Chair

AFBCMR BC-2003-00951

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:

		a. On 7 October 1976, he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman, rather than airman basic.

		b. He was promoted to the grade of airman first class on 7 April 1977, rather than 7 October 1977.

		c. He was promoted to the grade of sergeant effective and with a date of rank of 1 February 1979.

		d. On 13 Jun 79, he was reduced from the grade of sergeant to the grade of airman first class, rather than from the grade of airman first class to the grade of airman.

							Director
							Air Force Review Boards Agency