RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-03669

 	COUNSEL:  NONE

 	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.   His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect he served in Vietnam and his grade reflect as staff sergeant (SSgt).  

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.   He was in Vietnam in 1963.  He was promoted to SSgt while in Libya. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.    The applicant served a period of active duty from 28 Nov 61 to 22 Jul 66 and was discharged in the grade of airman first class (A1C, E-4).  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DP3AM provided the applicant with a boots on ground (BOG) letter dated 22 Sep 17 for proof of his service in Vietnam and Thailand.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:  AFPC Enlisted Promotions recommends denial of the request to change his DD Form 214 to reflect his grade as SSgt.  He was not eligible for promotion consideration prior to his discharge based on insufficient time in grade. The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 3 Oct 17 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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

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 Air Force evaluation and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, aside from the BOG letter for his service in Vietnam and Thailand, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03669 in Executive Session on 20 Mar 18:
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All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 31 Aug 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Letter, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 22 Sep 17.
Exhibit D: Advisory, Enlisted Promotions, 6 Jan 17
Exhibit E: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC, dated 3 Oct 17.

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