RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02628

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  She be awarded the Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long Tour (AFOR-LT).  (Administratively Corrected)

2.  Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 11 Primary Specialty, be corrected to read 6 years and 11 months rather than 6 years and 6 months.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was station in Germany for four years.

In support of the applicant’s request she provides copies of DD 214WS Worksheet, indicating Block 11 Primary Specialty as 6 years and 9 months; Special Order No. ACD-02978, dated 18 Jul 12; and various separation documents. 

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 29 Nov 05, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

According to Special Order Number ACD-02978, dated 18 Jul 12, the applicant was relieved from active duty and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a 70 percent compensable disability rating for physical disability, effective 28 Oct 12.

According to Special Order Number ACD-00192, dated 29 Oct 13, the applicant was removed the TDRL and permanently retired in the grade of senior airman (E-4) with a 70 percent compensable disability rating for physical disability, effective 18 Nov 13.  She was credited with 10 years, 5 months, and 17 days of total active service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214, issued 28 Jan 13, Block 11, Primary Specialty, reflects she served in AFSC “2T351, Vehicle & Vehicular Equip Maint Journeyman” for 7 Years.

In a letter, dated 8 Sep 15, AFPC/DPSIM notified the applicant that after reviewing her application and military pay records, they determined that she sold 42 days of leave prior to her medical retirement and her records were administratively corrected.

In a letter dated 28 Dec 15, AFPC/DPAPP notified the applicant that after a complete review of her official military record and the documentation she provided, they were able to verify and confirm boots on ground foreign service time at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from 15 Aug 08 to Oct 12, for 4 years, 2 months and 14 days.  DPAPP requested that her DD Form 214 be administratively corrected and mailed to her and that the letter be used as proof of “boots on ground” for Germany.

On 25 Feb 16, AFPC/DP2STM notified the applicant that they reaccomplished her DD Form 214 and that the document she submitted for correction was not an official document but a “worksheet,” and based on her application, they updated her official DD Form 214 to reflect the following:

	Block 8b, Stations Where Separated, reflects JBSA Randolph TX, as that is the location where the separation document was prepared, as directed by AFI 36-3202, Table 4.  

Block 11, Primary Specialty, is recorded as 6 years and 6 months. 

Block 12f, Foreign Service, reflects “04 years, 02 months, 14 days” as validated by the records.

Block 13, Decorations [sic], has been amended to add the AF Overseas Ribbon—Long Tour and the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with N Device.

Block 16, Accrued Leave [sic], has been updated to reflect 42 days. 

Block 19a, Mailing Address after Separation, has been updated as requested, however, an update was not required as its sole purpose is for the initial delivery of the DD214. 

Block 19b, Nearest Relative, this block is left blank as its sole purpose is an additional address should a mailed DD Form 214 mailed to block 19a be returned.  With the applicant in receipt of her DD214, the information is not required and left blank.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D.    

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3ST recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change her DD Form 214, block 11 Primary Specialty, to reflect 6 years and 11 months instead of 6 years and 6 months.  According to the applicant’s duty history from the Military Personnel Data System, she first performed duty in the 3T311 [sic] AFSC effective 20 Mar 06.  As such, her service in the 3T311 [sic] and 3T331 [sic] AFSCs is 6 years and 6 months. 

AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, Table 4, How to Prepare DD Form 214, Rule 14 states “Enter the primary AF Specialty code (PAFSC) and all additional AFSCs in which the member served 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.”  

DP3ST recommended AFPC/DPSOR-214 administratively correct the applicant’s record to reflect that her DD Form 214, Block 11, in conjunction with her 28 Oct 12 separation, be modified as follows:  2T331, VEHICLE & VEHICULAR EQUIP MAINT, 6 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3ST evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP3SP verified award of the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Medal with N Device (NDOSM w/N) and the AFOR-LT.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SP evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the applicant on 4 Mar 16 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting a change to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Block 11, “Primary Specialty” to read 6 years and 11 months rather than 6 years and 6 months.  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 AFPC/DP3ST and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  In this respect, we agree with AFPC/DP3ST that the applicant’s records be administratively corrected to reflect, “2T331, VEHICLE & VEHICULAR EQUIP MAINT, 6 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS.”  Therefore, other than the aforementioned administrative corrections, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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-2015-02628 in Executive Session on 14 Jul 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				  , Panel Chair
				  , Member
				  , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Jun 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3ST, dated 9 Nov 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 21 Dec 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit E.   Letter, AFBCMR, dated 4 Mar 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 that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.