RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03388
							INDEX CODE 112.01
	 						COUNSEL:  NONE

							HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Home of Record (HOR) be changed from Illinois (IL) to Virginia (VA).
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Prior to joining the Air Force, he spent his entire life in VA (XXXXXX and XXXXX). He has no idea how this error was made since he has never even driven across, let alone lived in IL. He has tried to change the error every year. Previously, he was told he could make corrections on his Report of Individual Personnel (RIP). This year was the first time he was referred to the AFBCMR.  

In support of the appeal, the applicant submits copies of school identification, taxes, employment cards, a passport, birth registration and Social Security cards.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s 17 Apr 88 application for appointment with the Air Force Reserve reflects an HOR of VA. His appointment letter as a 2nd lieutenant Reservist is addressed to him in VA. His 27 Apr 88 extended active duty (EAD) order reflects an HOR of Springfield, VA. He is currently serving on EAD in the Regular Air Force in the grade of major.

Examiner's Note: HOR is defined as the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of enlistment, commission, or initial order to active duty.  It is recorded in the military personnel record to determine transportation entitlements upon separation.  The HOR can be changed only if there has been a break in service of one full day (inactive Reserve time is not counted as a break in service) or a bona fide error was made in recording the information given by the member.  
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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 to warrant changing the applicant’s HOR. In this respect, the applicant’s available military records, to include his appointment letter as a 2nd lieutenant and his EAD order, reflect his HOR as VA, not IL. We do not know why the error occurred; perhaps someone assumed “XXXXXXX” was the IL city, rather than the one located in VA. In any event, the preponderance of evidence supports the applicant’s claim that VA is his HOR, and we recommend his records be changed accordingly. 

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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 his home of record at the time of his entry on active duty was XXXXXX, Virginia rather than Illinois.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- in Executive Session on 18 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03388 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, undated (received 9 Oct 03), w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.

                                   

AFBCMR BC-2003-03388

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 his home of record at the time of his entry on active duty was XXXXX, Virginia rather than Illinois.