RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-00740
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
for the period 1 Jul 93 to 29 May 97 be amended in Section 14, 
Military Education to add USAFA Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and 
Escape (SERE) training.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He completed the training in the summer of 94 and it was omitted 
from his DD Form 214.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 1 Jul 93, the applicant entered the United States Air Force 
Academy (USAFA).

On 29 May 97, the applicant was medically disenrolled from the 
USAFA.

According to the documentation provided by applicant, while he was 
attending the USAFA he completed SERE training in the summer of 
1994.

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


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

USAFA/A1A recommends granting relief noting the applicant 
completed the SERE training in the summer of 94 while attending 
the USAFA.  A1A states that under the provisions of AFI 36-3202, 
Separation Documents, formal in-service training courses completed 
during continuous active military service are listed on the DD 
Form 214.  When the applicant’s DD Form 214 was issued, there was 
an administrative error which omitted his completion of the SERE 
training.  

A complete copy of the USAFA/A1A evaluation, with attachment, is 
at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 28 Apr 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  
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 error or injustice.  We took notice of the 
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case 
and 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 the applicant has been the victim of 
an error or injustice.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's 
records be corrected as indicated below.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will 
materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.


THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the DD Form 
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,  issued 
in conjunction with his 29 May 1997 separation, be amended in Item 
14, Military Education, to include (USAFA) Survival, Evasion, 
Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Training.




The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2015-00740 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, and 7 Dec 15, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2015-00740 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Feb 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, USAFA/JA, dated 3 Apr 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 15.

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