RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03640

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, item 11, Primary Specialty, be amended to include 9W200 – Wounded Warrior.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The specialty code 9W200 became a specialty reporting identifier (RI) post injury.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force staff sergeant.

On 22 Sep 15, the applicant was seen by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and his case was referred to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) with a diagnosis of Intracranial Hemorrhage/other Vascular Malformation and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  On 30 Oct 15, the IPEB evaluated the applicant’s case and found him unfit because of physical disability and recommended permanent retirement with a disability rating of 50 percent.  On 12 Nov 15, the applicant concurred with the findings and recommended disposition of the IPEB.  On 16 Nov 15, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be permanently retired under the provisions of 10 USC 1201.

The DD Form 214 with a separation date effective 25 Feb 16, item 11, Primary Specialty reflects Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance, 9 years and 8 months.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisories at Exhibits C and E.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3DW recommends denying the application.  The DD Form 214 with a separation date effective 25 Feb 16 is correct as is.  Air Force Wounded Warrior (as defined in AFI 34-1101, Air Force Warrior and Survivor Care) Reporting Identifiers (RI) are for tracking purposes.  Update to the 2AFSC/3AFSC/4AFSC only.  Wounded Warrior RIs are not authorized for use as Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC), Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC), or Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC) for any reason.  This information is based on his recorded duty history, the AFSC numbers and titles in effect at the time of his service in each, and counted in whole months and years as required by AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents.  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 3 Jan 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3DW’s advisory opinion dated 21 Dec 17, incorrectly indicated AFPC/DP3DW reviewed advisories submitted by AFPC/DP2SSM.  On 6 Apr 18, AFPC/DP3DW provided a revised advisory reiterating their original evaluation and omitted the comments that they reviewed the advisories submitted by AFPC/DP2SSM.

The complete advisory is at Exhibit E.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 10 Apr 18 for comment (Exhibit F), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

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 and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3DW and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, 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-2016-03640 in Executive Session on 8 May 18:

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

            Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 31 Aug 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3DW, dated 21 Dec 17.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 3 Jan 18.
Exhibit E:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3DW, dated 6 Apr 18.
Exhibit F:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 10 Apr 18

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