RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-03345

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Home of Record (HOR) be changed to reflect San Antonio, Texas (TX) rather than Leonardtown, Maryland (MD).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She recertified her DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, block 33, Recertification by Applicant and Correction of Data at the time of Active Duty Entry to reflect her HOR as San Antonio, TX.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 13 Dec 90, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force.   

According to DD Form 1966, Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States, dated 13 Dec 90, block 17, Place of Birth reflects San Angelo, TX and block 33, Recertification by Applicant and Correction of Data at the Time of Active Duty Entry reflects San Antonio, TX.  

According to DD Form 4/1, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States, dated 13 Dec 90, the applicant’s HOR reflects Leonardtown, MD.   

According to DD Form 4/1 dated May 07, reflects the applicant’s HOR as Leonardtown, MD.  

According to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, block 7b, Home of Record at Time of Entry reflects Leonardtown, MD.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIPE recommends denial indicating that a review of the applicant’s personnel records failed to substantiate any link to TX other than place of birth.  To grant relief would be contrary to the criteria established by law and/or DoD guidance in effect at that time.

The applicant’s DD Form 398-2, DoD National Agency Questionnaire, does not indicate the applicant spent any time in TX (records date address history back to Jun 81, with no break in residence history).

The DD Form 4 is the source document for HOR.  The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), 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 the tour of active duty, unless there is a break in service of 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, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/JA agrees with the recommendation of AFPC/DPSIPE to deny the applicant’s request to change her HOR. 

AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, table 4, rule 9 states that block 7b, Home of Record at Time of Entry, should be populated based on the HOR shown on the last DD Form 4/1.

JFTR, Appendix A, part 1:  HOR (members only).

a.	 General.  The place recorded as the individuals home when 
commissioned, appointed, enlisted, inducted, or ordered into a tour of active duty.  

b.	 Break in Service.  The place recorded as the individual’s
Home when reinstated, reappointed, or reenlisted remains the same as that recorded when commissioned, appointed, enlisted or inducted or ordered into the tour of active duty unless there is a break in service of more than one full day.  Only if a break in service exceeds one full day may the member change the HOR.     

Other than the DD Form 1966, there is no evidence in the applicant’s record that her HOR is San Antonio, TX.  Based on government instructions, her DD Form 214 has been completed correctly.

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

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 19 Feb 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.  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 offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) and adopt their 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-2015-03345 in Executive Session on 18 Oct 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-03345 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Aug 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIPE, dated 1 Dec 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/JA, dated 29 Jan 16.
Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Feb 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.