RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03429
		INDEX CODE:  131.01

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Officer Selection Brief (OSB) be corrected to reflect his correct academic education.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The academic information section should include the following degree:  Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University, School of Medicine in Madrid Spain.  This degree is an academic and professional equivalent to the degree obtained after graduation from a School of Medicine in the United States.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits a copy of his Report of Evaluation of Educational Credentials, a copy of two transcripts, a certificate, a copy of his OSB, and a copy of his Score Report.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of captain.

OPR profile since 1998, follows:

       PERIOD ENDING              EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL

         28 Jun 98	 Meets Standards (MS)
         28 Jun 99	         MS
          8 Feb 00	 Education/Training Report (TR)
         28 Jun 00	         MS
         28 Jun 01	         MS
         28 Jun 02	         MS
On 24 November 2003, AFPC/DPAMM notified the applicant that the Air Force Personnel Center does not have the authority to add academic degree information to a person’s records and the way to process this request would be by contacting AFIT.  When a degree level and/or degree, not Air Force sponsored, are not accurately reflected in the personnel system then the member is required to contact AFIT.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) states they do not have sufficient documentation from an accredited school or from a private evaluation agency as stated by AFI 36-2305.  Therefore, they cannot update a Medical Degree for the applicant.

A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 19 December 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 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 timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that he has been the victim of an injustice.  His contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force office adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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 this application in Executive Session on 25 February 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 8 Oct 03 , w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFIT Classification and Coding, undated,
				w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Dec 03.