RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02731

XXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE	

 	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive a corrected copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, which reflects receipt of Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (MSM W/2 BOLC).

His Date of Birth (DOB) be changed to reflect 26 Jun 46 instead of the 25 Jun 46 date that is displayed in block 5 of his DD 214.  (WILL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY CORRECTED). 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was presented the MSM W/2 BOLC during his retirement ceremony.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP recommends denying the application.  The applicant did not provide a signed copy of the certificate or Special Order, nor was one found in his records.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 5 Jan 17 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely not filed.  However, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.  

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SP and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, aside from the administrative correction of his DOB on his DD Form 214, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2016-02731 in Executive Session on 8 May 18:

Panel Chair 
Panel Member
Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 6 Jul 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, dated 4 Nov 16.
Exhibit D:	Admin Relief Letter, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 17 Nov 16.
Exhibit E:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 5 Jan 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings, Docket Number BC-2016-02731, required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9