RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-01435
		INDEX CODE:  112.01
	 	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: Nov 11, 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His home of record (HOR) be changed from Clovis, New Mexico to Stillwell, Oklahoma.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was living in New Mexico for a short period of time to attend school.

He chose to enlist midway through the semester.

His immediate family lives in Oklahoma and that is where he will be returning when he completes his military service.

He understands his HOR is where he enlisted; however, this is not his home and he would like to correct this error.

He was looking into taking a concurrent overseas tour leave and discovered his HOR was not Oklahoma.  He now understands future HOR actions such as retirement, separation, etc., will reflect New Mexico. 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the active duty Air Force in the grade E-5 (staff sergeant).  

At the time of his initial enlistment of 27 Oct 99, his home of record was listed as Portales, New Mexico.  

On 23 Jan 04, the applicant reenlisted and used the same Portales, New Mexico address.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  DPPAE requested the applicant provide additional information on 15 May 07; however, the applicant failed to provide the requested information.  He must submit documentation showing his current HOR listed was a bona fide error.  Once the applicant obtains and submits the documentation, he can resubmit his case with evidence at a later date for proper evaluation of his claim.

The AFPC/DPPAE complete evaluation, with attachments, 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 10 Aug 07 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has not received a 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 and adopt its 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-2007-01435 in Executive Session on 13 September 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 07.
    Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPAE, w/atchs, dated 20 Jul 07.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Aug 07.