RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02148

 			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of 
the United States, be corrected to reflect the following:

      a.  Block 1 – correct spelling of his first name. 
(Administratively Corrected)

      b.  Block 12, - “Race” reflect “Hispanic”.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to his heritage, his Spanish name was often converted to the 
English version.  There is also an error with the listing of his 
race.  

In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his 
DD Form 214 and Birth Certificate from the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Dec 
51.

On 15 Mar 56, the applicant was furnished an Honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 4 years of active service. 

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Item 12 – Race as “Caucasian”.  

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/DPSIRP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  

Air Force Instruction 36-2608, Military Personnel Records 
System, does not provide guidance on changing the race in a 
veteran’s record.  A review of the applicant’s records revealed 
multiple source documents that listed the applicant’s race as 
“Caucasian”.  It appears the applicant served and was discharged 
under the race “Caucasian” nor does it appear to have been 
erroneously recorded.  This information has no bearing on any 
benefits or entitlements the applicant may apply for using this 
DD Form 214.  Since the applicant has no continuing affiliation 
with the Air Force as a Reserve member or retiree, we are unable 
to amend his military records after the fact.  

A review of the applicant’s personnel records revealed source 
documents that have the proper spelling of the applicant’s name.  
As these source documents validate the correct spelling, it 
appears an administrative error occurred when the DD Form 214 
was completed.  (Administratively Corrected) 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIRP 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 10 Nov 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 an 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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale 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 requested 
relief.


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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02148 in Executive Session on 28 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02148 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 15 Jul 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Nov 14.