RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01390

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, be corrected to reflect his time at the United States 
Air Force Academy (USAFA).

2.  The Air Force Longevity Service Award with one Silver Oak Leaf 
Cluster and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster be added to his DD Form 
214. (Administratively Corrected)


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His time at the USAFA from 1966 to 1970 is not reflected on his DD 
Form 214.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 3 June 1970 to 
31 December 1996.

The applicant provides no rationale as to why his failure to 
timely file should be waived in the interest of justice.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSID verified the applicant’s entitlement to the Air Force 
Longevity Service Award with one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and one 
Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to his DD Form 214.  According to AFI 36-
2803, The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, graduates of 
service academies are eligible for award of the Air Force 
Longevity Service Award.  DPSID also verified the applicant's 
entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and 
one Silver Oak Leaf Cluster.  DPSOR will administratively correct 
his records.

A complete copy of the DPSID evaluation, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSIPV recommends denial of the applicant’s request to have 
his USAFA service time added to his DD Form 214.  In accordance 
with Title 10, United States Code, §971, Service credit:  officers 
may not count service performed while serving as cadet or 
midshipman, service as a cadet or midshipman is not creditable in 
computing length of service for any purpose (longevity or 
retirement).  This service may not be credited to commissioned 
officers of the Army or Air Force or officers of the Navy, Marine 
Corps, or Coast Guard.  DPSIPV has initiated an action order 
requesting AFPC/DPSOR process a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 
214, to add the following statement in Section 18, Remarks: 
“Attended the USAF Academy in cadet status from 27 June 
1966 through 2 June 1970.  Service not creditable for any purpose 
in commissioned officer status.”

A complete copy of the DPSIPV evaluation, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit D.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 4 June 2015, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  As of 
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit 
E).


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

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 opinions and recommendations 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt the 
rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that relief 
beyond that already granted administratively is not warranted.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.





THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 this application in 
Executive Session on Tuesday, 7 July 2015, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

       , Panel Chair
       , Member
       , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01390 was considered:

 Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 March 2014, w/atchs.
 Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
 Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 13 May 2015, w/atch.
 Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIPV, dated 2 June 2015, w/atch.
 Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 June 2015.