RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04382 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 24 Feb 09 discharge, in Item 11, Primary Specialty, reflect “2W171” rather than “2W151.” APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: At the time of his discharge he had completed upgrade training and was a 2W171 versus a 2W151. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 25 Feb 03, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force. On 24 Feb 09, the applicant was released from active duty and was credited with six years of active service, including one year of foreign service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIC recommends denial to change the primary specialty on the applicant’s DD Form 214. DPSIC notes that absent performance of duty in the Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC), it should not be listed on the DD Form 214, Item 11. In addition, DPSIC states In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 4, How to Prepare DD Form 214, Rule 14, Item II (of the DD 214), Primary Specialty (Number, title and years and months in specialty): “Enter the Primary Air Force Specialty code (PAFSC) and all additional AFSCs in which the member served [emphasis added] for 1 year or more, during member's continuous active military service. In each AFSC, show the highest skill level in which the member performed duties. For each AFSC give the AFSC title (Not Duty Title) with the years and months of service.” The complete DPSIC 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 17 Feb 15 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 timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we believe the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice. The Board notes the comments of AFPC/DPSIC indicating that relief should be denied because the applicant’s records contain no documentation warranting the requested relief. Subsequent to the evaluation, presented to the Board, DPSIC has advised the Board that they have revised their interpretation to focus on the applicant’s PAFSC at the time of separation, as captured in available documentation, regardless of the associated period of service as documented duty in the AFSC. In this respect, we note the applicant’s performance reports, as well as other documents provided by the applicant, indicates the applicant was awarded the PAFSC of 2W171 prior to his separation. Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 24 Feb 09 discharge, be amended in Item 11, Primary Specialty, to reflect “2W171, Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman,” rather than “2W151, Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman.” The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04382 in Executive Session on 2 Jul 15 and 3 Aug 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Oct 14, w/atch. Exhibit B. Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIC, dated 5 Dec 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 15.