RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-00848 INDEX CODE:	112.05
COUNSEL:	NONE HEARING DESIRED:	YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Date Initial Entry Uniformed Service (DIEUS) be changed from
8 October 1980 to 3 June 1980.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The administrative staff at her Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment should have made an effort to offer her an opportunity to sign her contract prior to the retirement system changing on 8 September 1980. She received a 4-year scholarship in the spring of 1980, completed her commissioning physical on
29 May 1980, and graduated from high school on 2 June 1980. All requirements to enter the ROTC scholarship program were completed well prior to the retirement plan changing on 8 September 1980.

In support of her application, the applicant submits a personal letter, copies of letters from her parents, the Office of the Governor of Oregon and ARPC/DPARR; AFROTC From 74, Medical Status Certificate, a copy of her high school diploma, and DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve, Obligated Reserve Section (ORS) on 8 October 1980 for a period of eight years in the grade of airman basic. The applicant enlisted on
8 October 1980 in the AFROTC program and was commissioned on
3 June 1984 as a 2nd Lieutenant.
After	reviewing	the	applicant’s	record,	ARPC/DPAAR	determined that the applicant’s DIEUS date was incorrectly entered to read
3 June 1984 rather than 8 October 1980.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ARCP/DPA recommends denial and states the time between her graduation from high school and her enlistment in the Air Force is not creditable service toward her DIEUS because she did not have military affiliation during this period. The applicant’s first military affiliation was on her enlistment into the AFROTC program on 8 October 1980.

ARPC/DPA’s complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states although she does understand her corrected DIEUS of 8 October 1980 is the date of signature on her DD Form 4, she still asks that the Board favorably consider changing her date to a date prior to 8 September 1980.

Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit D.

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 do not find her assertion, in and by itself, sufficiently  persuasive to override the information provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR). In this respect, we note that the time between her graduation from high school and her enlistment in the AFROTC is not creditable service toward her DIEUS. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or an injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

4.	The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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.

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02- 00589 in Executive Session on 7 August 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-00848:

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 May 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPA, dated 13 Jun 08, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Jun 08.
Exhibit D. Applicant’s Response, dated 17 Jul 08.