RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-01347

						COUNSEL:  

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The name and address in the “MAILING ADDRESS AFTER SEPARATION” (block 19a) and “NEAREST RELATIVE” (block 19b) be removed from his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The name and address causes undue stress to see his former spouse’s name on his most important document and she is no longer his closest relative.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 25 Apr 85.

On 1 Apr 11, the applicant retired and was credited with 25 years, 11 months, and 6 days of active service.   

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:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Per AFI 36-3202, Table 4, rule 50, block 19a (MAILING ADDRESS AFTER SEPARATION), and 19b (NEAREST RELATIVE), the sole purpose of the address is for the initial physical delivery of the DD Form 214.  With the applicant in receipt of his DD Form 214, the information is of no future use, data is administrative, and not used for veteran benefits/entitlements.  The DD Form 214 is not a living document subject to changes that occur after the close out date of the document.  Per DoDI 1336.01, the DD Form 214 is to “provide an accurate and complete summation of active military personnel service.  It will provide the Military Services with an authoritative source of personnel information for administrative purposes, and for making enlistment or reenlistment eligibility determinations.”  The data captured on the DD Form 214 is for the time period for which it’s published (25 Apr 85 – 31 Mar 11).  The applicant’s address was correct at the time of publication, serves the purpose of the service as defined by the DoDI, and no injustice was documented or proven.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 6 Sep 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 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 or 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-2016-01347 in Executive Session on 23 Mar 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-01347 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Mar 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, not dated.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 6 Sep 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.