RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01526
		INDEX NUMBER:  131.00
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be promoted from the grade of airman second class (A2C) to airman first class (A1C).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was promoted at his assigned unit overseas before returning to the states.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 11 Sep 51.  He was promoted to the grade of A2C on 1 Oct 53 and was discharged from the Air Force in that grade on 30 Jun 55.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial of the applicant’s request based on a lack of official documentation to substantiate his claim.

The applicant’s records indicate that he was promoted from airman third class (A3C) to A2C on 1 Oct 53 per Special Order Number 81, dated 8 Oct 53, while stationed overseas.  There are no other promotion orders in his record to indicate he was ever promoted to A1C.  His DD 214 reflects his grade at the time of discharge as A2C.

The complete 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 18 Jun 04 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.
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.  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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, 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 Docket Number BC-2004-01526 in Executive Session on 21 July 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 6 May 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 28 May 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Jun 04.

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

				DATE: 21 Jul 04                 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

	CASE NO.: 1   
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TYPE OF MEETING:      FORMAL            EXEC SESSION  X 
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APPLICANT:  XXXXXXX           	SSAN:  XXXXXXX           
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DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01526              

DECISION OF THE BOARD: _______________________________________________

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