RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01357
		INDEX CODE:  102.07
		COUNSEL:  NONE	

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he was commissioned a second lieutenant.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His discharge records should indicate the rank of second lieutenant.  He was sworn in and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force in April 1976 after completing two (2) years in the AF Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC).  After completing the AFROTC training he was discharged due to a reduction in force.  He later received a discharge certificate that indicated his rank as a second lieutenant, which he lost during a move.

In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, a copy of Reserve Order CC-5317, Department of the Air Force HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center, a copy of DD Form 4, Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States, a copy of Training, a copy of a letter from the Department of the Air Force, and a copy of his college transcript.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserves (USAFR) on 4 September 1974, as an AFROTC cadet.  On 14 July 1975, he was disenrolled and discharged from AFROTC program as a result of the Air Force requirement to reduce officer strength.  His rank at the time of disenrollment was airman basic and he was issued a discharge order and certificate with his rank.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPP recommends denial.  After reviewing the applicant’s records, there is no indication he was ever commissioned as an officer in either the Air Force or the Air Force Reserves.

The DPP evaluation, with attachments, 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 10 Jul 03, for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

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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.  Evidence has not been provided which would lead us to believe that the rules of the applicable regulations, which implement the law, were inappropriately applied or that he was denied rights to which he was entitled.  Therefore, 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 persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 BC-2003-01357 in Executive Session on 19 August 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPP, dated 20 May 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jul 03.