RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02161 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be issued a DD Form 2AF (Reserve) ID Card. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was denied a DD Form 2AF (Reserve) ID Card, because the Air Force has no record of his service. His ARPC Form 271, Reserve Order EK 854 (he received a copy in 2014 from the National Personnel Record Center), dated 13 Apr 72, assigning him to the Retired Reserve, indicates he is entitled to an Armed Forces Identification Card (DD Form 2AF (Reserve) ID Card). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Feb 53. On 27 Aug 54, the applicant was commissioned a second lieutenant (O-1) in the Regular Air Force. On 23 May 57, the applicant’s flying status was suspended because of physical disqualification. On 26 Aug 57, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, transferred to the Air Force Reserve, and was credited with four years, six months, and eight days of active service. On 27 Aug 61, the applicant was promoted to the grade of captain (O-3). On 5 Jun 62, the applicant was assigned to the Inactive Status List Reserve Section. The applicant’s military personnel records contain a 30 Mar 72, ARPC/DPAAR letter addressed to the applicant announcing his assignment to the Retired Reserve Section, with attached orders, a pamphlet explaining his rights and privileges as a member of the Retired Reserve, and a retirement certificate. On 13 Apr 72, the applicant was removed from reserve status, assigned to the Retired Reserve Section, placed on the AF Reserve Retired List, in the grade of captain (O-3). On 20 Jul 15, ARPC/DPTT after reviewing the applicant’s DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records Under the Provisions of Title 10, USC, Section 1552), advised him that the corrective action he requested has been resolved through pertinent administrative procedures. As an “Honorary Retired Reserve” (not eligible for retired pay) he was no longer authorized an Armed Forces Identification Card (DD Form 2AF Reserve); on 18 Sep 97, DODI 1200.15, Assignment to and Transfer Between Reserve Categories, Discharge from Reserve Status, Transfer to the Retired Reserve, and Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay, was revoked and the category of the “Honorary Retired Reserve” was abolished (Exhibit C). 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 D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPTTR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Although the applicant contends he could not obtain an ID card because the Air Force lost his records, they are maintained at the National Personnel Record Center in St. Louis, Missouri. However, there is no information on him in the Defense Entitlement Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) since honorary retirees are no longer authorized to have an ID card (20 Jul 15, Statement of Facts). Although, the applicant was authorized to have a DD Form 2AF (Reserve) ID Card upon being assigned to the Honorary Retired Reserve on 13 Apr 72, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 91 enacted changes to certain categories of the Ready Reserve Morale and Welfare (MWR) benefits, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs) directed that retirees not entitled to retired pay at age 60, are no longer eligible to be issued the DD Form 2AF (Reserve) ID card. A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTTR evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant points out that his BCMR application was based on the fact he never received Air Force orders transferring him to retired reserve status, authorizing him an DD Form 2AF (Reserve) ID card. All he received was a certificate of retirement. A complete copy of the Applicant’s response is at Exhibit F. 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, to include his rebuttal; 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 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 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-2015-02161 in Executive Session on 27 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02161 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 May 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 30 Jul 15. Exhibit D.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTTR, dated 6 Aug 15. Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Oct 15. Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, dated 7 Nov 15.