RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02023

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He would like to know if he was and or is entitled to early 
separation (strength reduction funds) of $10,000.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was told by finance at Randolph AFB, TX he separated two 
months too soon.  He believes he saw an article in the Air Force 
Times notifying people.  He volunteered to separate not knowing 
at the time there were funds being allotted to particular Air 
Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) of various amounts.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
17 Jun 86.

The applicant’s record contains his medical examination election 
for voluntary separation/retirement.  It does not contain a 
request for early separation by the applicant.

On 20 Feb 90, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, and was credited with three years, eight months, and 
four days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s record does not 
contain a request for early separation.  Based on the 
presumption of regularity, a voluntary request would have been 
sent to the applicant’s commander for review and approval 
recommendation, then to the base discharge authority for 
approval.  The discharge authority would approve the separation 
and direct the applicant be separated with an honorable 
discharge.  There is nothing in the applicant’s record showing 
he was authorized any type of severance pay at the time of his 
discharge.  This application has not been filed in a timely 
fashion.  The applicant has not provided any justification as to 
why he waited 24 years, nor has he provided any evidence 
relating to his belief that he was entitled to any severance at 
the time of his discharge.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the 
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
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.  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 applicant’s failure to file in a timely 
manner.  


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02023 in Executive Session on 19 Mar 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02023 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR dated 19 Jun 14.
    	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 14.