RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02527 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to the 
grade of master sergeant. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or 
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 10 Aug 44, the applicant was inducted into the Army Air Forces 
in the grade of private. On 18 Oct 46, he was honorably 
discharged in the grade of sergeant (highest grade held). 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOE reviewed this application and recommends the 
request be time barred or denied based on its merits. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 30 Sep 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a 
response has not been received (Exhibit C). 

 

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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD: 

 

We have carefully reviewed the applicant’s submission and the 
evidence of record and do not find a sufficient basis to excuse 
the untimely filing of this application. The applicant did not 
file within three years after the alleged error or injustice was 
discovered as required by Title 10, United States Code, Section 
1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, Air Force Board for 
Correction of Military Records. The applicant has not shown a 
plausible reason for the delay in filing, and we are not 
persuaded that the record raises issues of error or injustice 
which require resolution on the merits. Thus, we cannot conclude 
it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the untimely 
filing of this application. 

 

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DECISION OF THE BOARD: 

 

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the 
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness. It is the 
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as 
untimely. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2011-
02527 in Executive Session on 29 Mar 11, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603: 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Jun 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOE, dated 9 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Sep 11.