RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03537
		INDEX CODE:  100.01
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her name be changed in her military personnel records to reflect her maiden name.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Applicant makes no contentions.  In support of her request, applicant provided a copy of her DD Form 214, an extract from her divorce decree, and her retirement order.  

Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted her initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 4 Dec 70.  She was progressively promoted to the grade of senior master sergeant, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Apr 93.  She was retired from the Air Force on 31 Oct 93.  She served 22 years, 10 months, and 27 days on active duty.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSFCMP recommends denial.  DPSFCMP states an original or certified copy of the divorce decree is required to change or correct a name due to change by a court order or decree.  Two letters were sent to the applicant requesting the required document.  She has failed to provide the required documentation.  The DPSFCMP 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 20 Feb 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that absent an original or certified copy of the required documentation, corrective action in this case is not warranted.  Therefore, we 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 the required documentation, 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-03537 in Executive Session on 31 Mar 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Oct 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSFCMP, dated 18 Feb 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Feb 04.