ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01643-2

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Board reconsider her request for correction of her DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, to show her 20 years of service, and that she be issued a 20-year retirement letter.  

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 9 Jul 12, the applicant was advised her request to correct her DD Form 214 to reflect 20 years of service could not be accomplished.  ARPC/DPT clarified specific dates/times associated with her active duty service.  They went on to say the purpose of their letter was not to deny her request, but to provide clarification of the information in her military record.  If she still desired AFBCMR consideration, she may resubmit her original application, along with a copy of their letter.  

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the ARPC/DPT Letter and Previous Case Documents at Exhibit A.

On 22 Aug 16, the applicant requested reconsideration of her request to correct her DD Form 214 to reflect 20 years of service, and that she receive a 20-year retirement letter.  She again contends she was in the Air Force for 20 years and her DD Form 214 should reflect that, and that she should receive a 20-year letter.   

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit B.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denying the application.  There are no documents identifying that the applicant meets the criteria to receive another DD Form 214 from her last one dated 12 Oct 89, or qualifies to receive a 20-Year Letter.  To receive a DD Form 214 a member must complete 90 consecutive or more active duty days or 1 day or more if in support of a contingency operation.  The applicant did not perform active duty service qualifying her to receive a DD Form 214 during her time in the Reserve after 12 Oct 89.  A review of the applicant's record shows that she only has 9 years of satisfactory service and, therefore, is not eligible for Reserve retirement or a 20-year letter. The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 25 Apr 17 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/DPTS and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2012-01643-2 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Letter, Previous Case Documents, dated 9 Jul 12.
Exhibit B:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 22 Aug 16.
Exhibit C:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPTS, dated 20 Dec 16. 
Exhibit E:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 25 Apr 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9, pertaining to Docket Number BC-2012-01643-2.