RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04878 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to reflect “Force Shaping” rather than “Miscellaneous/General Reasons.” APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He needs his narrative reason changed in order to qualify for a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) home loan. He was told by the DVA that he was 16 days short of the 24 month service requirement. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 27 May 03, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force under the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 4A131 Medical Materiel Apprentice for four years. On 10 May 05, he was furnished an honorable discharge with a narrative reason for separation of miscellaneous/general reason and was credited with 1 year, 11 months, and 14 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/DPSOS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant has not filed a timely request. It has been nine years since he separated from the Air Force. The applicant’s separation code, narrative reason for separation, and character of service were properly established in accordance with the Air Force Instruction (AFI). There was no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of the applicant’s discharge. The Air Force was required to introduce several programs in order to reduce the number of personnel in its’ service in order to meet the Department of Defense directed end strength quotas. The Limited Active Duty Service Commitment (LADSC) Waiver Program allowed enlisted airmen to voluntarily request to retire or separate prior to completing specified Active Duty Service Commitments. Approval was based on Air Force Specialty Codes, health of the career field and the needs of the Air Force. Service members who elected to separate under this program were required to do so under the miscellaneous provisions of AFI 36- 3208, Administrative Separation of Airman. The applicant applied for voluntary separation under the LADSC waiver programs and was approved with an effective date of 10 May 05. The applicant’s DD Form 214 was properly completed and reflected the correct separation code and narrative reason for separation. The applicant at the time of his discharge had completed 1 year and 11 months of active service. The remaining portion of his enlistment contract was waived upon approval of the LDASC waiver. The LADSC program is considered a service member initiated discharge allowed by established directive. Service members selected by the Force Shaping Board to separate under the Force Shaping Program were involuntary separations with pre- established mandatory separation dates. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOS 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 Mar 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 not timely filed. 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. 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 not timely filed; 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-2014-04878 in Executive Session on 12 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04878 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Nov 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 27 Feb 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Mar 15.