RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03758

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect the following:

	1) Promotion from the grade of major to lieutenant colonel,

	2) the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service (administratively corrected), and

	3) any other errors that are found requiring correction.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His records have not been updated since his retirement in 1970 and pertinent information is missing.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 25 Jan 70, the applicant was released from active duty in the grade of major (promotable), and was credited with 2 years net service this period.  

On 19 Jul 71, the applicant was promoted to the grade of lieutenant colonel per Reserve Order BB-331.

On 21 Jan 73, the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the grade of lieutenant colonel.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SP has completed administrative correction for the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM).

AFPC/DP3SP and ARPC/DPTS recommend denying the remainder of the application regarding the rank/grade correction.  According to Air Force Instruction 36-3202, Table 4, Rule 4, the grade or rank should be the active duty grade held at time of separation.  Per the applicant’s DD Form 214, his separation date was 25 Jan 70 and he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective 19 Jul 71, which is after his separation date listed on his DD Form 214. 

The complete advisories are at Exhibit C and Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 12 Dec 17 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not 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 or injustice beyond the administrative relief provided.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendations of AFPC/DP3SP and ARPC/DPTS, 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-2016-03758 in Executive Session on 30 May 18:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 9 Sep 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SP, w/atchs, dated 14 Jan 17.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DPTS, w/atchs, dated 19 Sep 17.
Exhibit E:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 12 Dec 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.