RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05435 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show service during the Gulf War. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She served during the Gulf War and would like this included on her DD Form 214. Her DD Form 214 as it currently stands precludes her from receiving a 5-point Veteran’s Preference when applying for civil service employment. Her DD Form 214 is illegible and extremely difficult to read. In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ _ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Air Force from 24 Mar 87 to 23 Dec 91. Her DD Form 214 does not reflect any Foreign Service. AFPC/DPSOR will issue the applicant a new DD Form 214 since her copy is illegible. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states that a review of the applicant’s master personnel records (MPR) and evidence submitted failed to provide any documentation that would substantiate Foreign Service in the theater of Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM. The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 14 Apr 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ _ 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. The applicant has indicated that her DD Form 214 is illegible; AFPC has advised they will provide the applicant a replacement DD Form 214. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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 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 BC-2012-05435 in Executive Session on 5 Sep 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Nov 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Dec 12. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Apr 13. Panel Chair 2 3