RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02857

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be updated to reflect a new physical address for his Home of Record (HOR).  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His current HOR address does not represent a physical address.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the rank of technical sergeant (TSgt).

According to the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 his HOR address reflects a post office box in Louise TX, versus a physical street address.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIPE recommends denial indicating military members are not required to maintain a physical street address in the state for HOR.  To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by law and Department of Defense (DoD) guidance in effect at the time.  

The DD Form 4 is the source document for HOR.  The Joint Federal Travel Regulation, Vol I, appendix A1, part 1 states “The place recorded as the home of the individual when reinstated, reappointed, or reenlisted remains the same as that recorded when commissioned, appointed, enlisted or inducted, or ordered into a tour of active duty, unless there is a break in service for more than one full day.  Only if a break in service exceeds one full day, may the member change the HOR.”  The HOR is the location identified by the individual upon entering the service, not a location where the individual is later assigned or a location selected for convenience; a correction must be fully justified.  Domicile or legal residence may change, but HOR will not.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIPE 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 8 Dec 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 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 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-2015-02857 in Executive Session on 27 Sep 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02857 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Jun 15, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Record.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPE, dated 5 Nov 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 Dec 15.

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.