RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01985
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be changed in item 25a, Specialty Number and Title, to reflect an Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 43230, Jet Engine Mechanic, rather than 70250, Admin Clerk.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes his AFSC is in error.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s military personnel records were destroyed by fire in 1973 at the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC).  Therefore, the facts surrounding his claim that his AFSC is in error cannot be verified.  Also, there are no medical records with the applicant’s name on file at the VA.

On 7 August 1951, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of four years.

On 20 November 1956, the applicant was honorably discharged in the grade of airman first class, under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Expiration of Term of Service.  He served four years of total active duty service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects an AFSC of 70250, Admin Clerk.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAC recommended denial, indicating the applicant did not provide any documentation to substantiate his request.  During the review process, they determined based on available records, it was not possible to properly evaluate his claim.  The applicant was asked to provide documentation to substantiate he was properly awarded AFSC 43230, Jet Engine Mechanic, and possessed it as an awarded AFSC at the time of discharge.  The applicant did not respond or provide evidence/documentation to substantiate his claim.  Available records provide no justification or information to refute that applicant’s AFSC is incorrect as reflected on his DD Form 214, item 25a.  Although applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects he completed an aircraft maintenance course, that alone does not substantiate AFSC 43230, Jet Engine Mechanic, was his awarded AFSC at the time of discharge.

The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 September 2004, 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 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 an error or an injustice.  The applicant contends the AFSC reflected on his DD Form 214 70250 - Admin Clerk, is in error and should reflect 43230 - Jet Engine Mechanic.  The Board notes the applicant’s military personnel records were destroyed by fire in 1973 at the NPRC.  Therefore, the facts surrounding his claim that his AFSC is in error cannot be verified.  The Board notes the applicant completed an aircraft maintenance course; however, he did not respond to a request to provide official documents supporting his claim that he was awarded the AFSC of 43230 at the time of his discharge.  Further, based on the presumption of regularity in the conduct of government affairs and without evidence to the contrary, we must assume the applicant’s AFSC upon separation was proper and in compliance with appropriate directives.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2004-01985 in Executive Session on 4 November 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 June 2004, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Available Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAC, dated 14 September 2004,
               w/atchs.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 September 2004.