RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01919

   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS:

1.  The following changes be made to the formal training courses reflected in Block 14 of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty: (#1 was Administratively Corrected) 

a.  Completion of the Basic Military Training in Aug 04.

b.  Completion of the Services Apprentice Course in Nov 94.

c.  Completion of the Services Craftsman Course in Feb 02.

d.  Completion of the Commissioned Officer Training in Jun 07.

e.  Completion of the Chaplain Candidate Course in Jul 07.

f.  Completion of the Basic Chaplain Course in Aug 13.

2.  The following changes be made to his record of service reflected in Block 12 of his DD Form 214:

a.  Date Entered Active Duty This Period in Block 12a reflect  28 Feb 07. 

b.  Net Active Service This Period in Block 12c reflect eight years, eight months, and three days. 

c.  Total Prior Active Service in Block 12d reflect 12 years, 4 months, and 24 days. 

d.  Foreign Service in Block 12f reflect 6 years, 4 months, and 11 days.  (Item 12f was administratively corrected)

3.  His DD Form 214 be reissued to include his Reserve service during the period 28 Feb 07 through 1 Jun 15.

APPLICANT CONTENDS:

His DD Form 214 is inaccurate as issued.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 13 Jun 94.

On 6 Nov 06, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 12 years, 4 months, and 24 days of active service.   

Under Special Order PA-00208, dated 7 Mar 07, the applicant was appointed to the Ready Reserve, effective 28 Feb 07.  

According to the documentation provided by the applicant, under Special Order EK-2737, dated 12 Mar 15, he was transferred to the Retired Reserve, effective 1 Jun 15.  

On 2 Jun 15, AFPC/DPAPP issued the applicant a “boots on the ground” letter for his service in the Republic of Korea, Guam, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Kyrgyz Republic, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  In addition, AFPC/DPAPP administratively corrected Block 12f of the applicant’s DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect foreign-service of 6 years, 5 months, and 27 days. 

On 22 Jun 15, AFPC/DPSIDT notified the applicant the multiple changes he requested be made to his formal training courses in Block 14 of his DD Form 214 were being corrected administratively.  In addition, AFPC/DPSIT directed the applicant’s DD Form 214 be updated to add or correct 11 formal training courses. 

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial of the requested changes which have not been administratively corrected indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  ARPC/DPTS issued the applicant a DD Form 215, correcting the year his formal training courses were completed.  However, in accordance with AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, paragraph 4.5, to receive a DD Form 214 a member must complete 90 consecutive or more active duty days or 1 day or more if in support of a contingency operation.  A DD Form 214 cannot be created for the period of Reserve duty the applicant is requesting from 28 Feb 07 to 1 Jun 15.  Therefore, the periods currently reflected in Blocks 12a, 12c, and 12d of his DD Form 214 are correct.  ARPC/DPTS did create an AF IMT 1613, Statement of Service, which may be helpful to the applicant.  Recommend denial of the applicant’s request to reissue a new DD Form 214 based upon his Reserve service time. 

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 3 Aug 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice beyond the errors administratively corrected.  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 ARPC/DPTS 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 additional relief beyond those errors which have been administratively corrected.

THE BOARD DETERMINES:

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-2015-01919 in Executive Session on 22 Sep 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01919 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Apr 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 8 Jul 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Aug 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.