RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03191 

						COUNSEL:  NONE
	
						HEARING DESIRED:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her place of birth (POB) be changed to Rome, NY (administratively corrected), and her home of record (HOR) be changed to Strasburg, VA.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her birth certificate reflects her POB as Rome, NY, while Virtual MPF (vMPF) reflects her POB as Bossier City, LA.  Her DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, lists her HOR as Castle Rock, CO; however, her parents have sold that home and now live in Strasburg, VA.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 27 Feb 12.

The applicant is currently serving as a captain in the Regular Air Force, with an indefinite obligation.

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/DP2LT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.

The applicant’s Extended Active Duty (EAD) Order, Item 5, reflects her HOR as Castle Rock, CO.  The Joint Federal Travel Regulation defines HOR as The place recorded as the individual’s home when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, inducted, or ordered into a tour of active duty.  The HOR is the location identified by the individual upon entering the service, not a location where the individual is later assigned, nor a location selected for convenience or affiliation.  Only if a break in service exceeds one full day may the member change the HOR.  Applicant has not had a break in service since she initially entered onto Active Duty on 27 Feb 12.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LT 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 10 Apr 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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 beyond that rendered administratively.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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-2016-03191 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03191 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, 11 Aug 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Advisory, AFPC/DP2LT, w/atchs, 5 Jan 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, 10 Apr 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 regarding AFBCMR Docket BC-2016-03191, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.