RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02192 

						COUNSEL:  
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Item 30, Remarks, be corrected to reflect Korea – Yes.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He performed temporary duty in Korea “24 Jun 72 to 30 May 72” [sic].

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 Sep 69.

On 27 Mar 73, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 6 months, and 2 days of active service. 

A review of military personnel records reflects the applicant was stationed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, on or about 23 Aug 71 to 
25 Sep 72.

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/DP3AM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  

In order for DD Form 214, Item 30, to reflect “Korea – Yes” members must have been assigned in the Republic of Korea in a permanent status, not temporary duty.  However, they were able to provide a “Boots-on-Ground” letter verifying temporary duty in Korea.   

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3AM 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 11 Jan 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a careful review of the applicant's contentions, documentation submitted in support of the request, and the available evidence of record, we are not convinced the applicant has provided sufficient evidence for us to conclude that he is the victim of an error or injustice.  We also note the applicant did not file the application within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered, or should have been discovered, as required by Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-2603.  Therefore, because we do not find it would be in the interest of justice to recommend granting relief, and the applicant has offered no plausible reason for the delay in filing the application, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file the application.  Accordingly, aside from the aforementioned administrative corrections, we find the application untimely.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02192 in Executive Session on 7 Nov 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02192 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 May 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 10 Jan 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Jan 17.
	
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.