RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-00899
		INDEX CODE:  131.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  29 SEP 07

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His rank on his Certification of Military Service be changed from airman third class (A3C) to airman first class (A1C).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes his record is in error.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a Certification of Military Service.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant's military personnel records were destroyed by fire in 1973 at the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri.  Data extracted from his reconstructed records indicate the following:

According to the applicant’s Certification of Military Service, on 9 September 1957, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force and on 8 December 1958.  He was honorably released from active duty in the grade of A3C under the provisions of AFR 39-16.  He served 1 year, 2 months, and 29 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPPWB recommends denial.  DPPPWB states to be promoted to A1C during the timeframe in question, an airman must have served eight months time-in-grade (TIG) as an A3C and 12 months TIG as an airman second class (A2C).  Since the applicant was on active duty for only 15 months, he would not have had sufficient TIG to have been promoted to the rank of A1C.

The DPPPWB complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 12 May 2006, 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 injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we agree with the Air Force that since the applicant was on active duty for only 15 months, he would not have had sufficient TIG to have been promoted to A1C.  Further, he has provided no evidence showing he was promoted to A1C.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force and adopt its rationale as basis for our conclusion that he has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Based on the available evidence of record, 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-2006-00899 in Executive Session on 13 June 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-00899 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 21 Mar 06, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Reconstructed Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 27 Apr 06.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 May 06.