RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02440
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be changed to reflect his Home of Record as Texas.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 reflects the wrong HOR (Louisiana) most likely 
because he was convalescing there after having surgery that was 
necessary in order to enter the Air Force.  His only HOR after 
leaving high school was Glen Rose, Texas.  He rented a house in 
Texas while he was working construction in 1986.  He maintained 
a bank account in Texas until 1992.  This single error affects 
~$200K in educational benefits for him and his children who are 
residents of Texas.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of 
letters of support and a copy of his DD Form 1966/1, Record of 
Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States.  

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 18 Feb 88.  
His DD Form 214 reflects his HOR as “Deville, LA 71328”.  He is 
currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of 
major.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIPS recommends denial stating there is no error or 
injustice regarding the applicant’s HOR.  In this respect, the 
HOR is the location identified by the individual upon entering 
the service, not a location where the individual is later 
assigned or a location selected for convenience; a correction 
must be fully justified.  Additionally, the Joint Federal Travel 
Regulation (JFTR), Volume 1, Appendix A1, part 1, states “The 
place recorded as the home of the individual when reinstated, 
reappointed, or reenlistment remains the same as the recorded 
when commission, appointed, enlisted or inducted, or ordered 
into the tour of active duty, unless there is a break in service 
of more than one full day.  Only if a break in service exceeds 
one full day; may the member change the HOR.”

The complete DPSOE 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 6 Dec 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  As 
of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 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.  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 issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.

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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-2013-02440 in Executive Session on 6 Feb 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Dec 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIPS, dated 17 Oct 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 13.




                                   
                                   Chair