RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00474
		INDEX:  112.01
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Home of Record (HOR) be changed from, Ohio to, South Dakota.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His HOR is only his place of enlistment (POE).

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 2 Oct 07, for a period of four years and is currently serving on active duty as an airman first class.

The applicant’s DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Force of the United States reflects 3107 Star Dust Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio as his HOR.

On 28 Feb 08, HQ AFPC/DPSOA requested the applicant provide additional documentation, such as, a South Dakota driver's license, school records, voter registration, or tax records prior to entering active service.  He did not respond.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial.  DPSOA states the HOR is defined as the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time when enlisted, commissioned, appointed, inducted or ordered to active duty.  The HOR can be changed only if there has been a break in service of one full day or a bona fide error was made in recording the information given by the member.  There was no evidence found in his military records indicating his HOR was incorrect.  The applicant has not provided any documentation to substantiate his request.  

AFPC/DPSOA's 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 Apr 08, 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 timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 failed to sustain his burden of proof that has 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-00474 in Executive Session on 16 Jul 08, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

				, Panel Chair
				, Member
				, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-00474 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 08.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 3 Apr 08.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Apr 08.