RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03866
 
	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The spelling of his middle name on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The spelling error was missed during the review.  He provides a copy of his birth certificate.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force master sergeant.  

The applicant’s DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, dated 25 Jan 90 reflects the spelling of his middle name as currently reflected on his DD Form 214.  

In a letter dated 22 Dec 16, AFPC/DP2SSM advised the applicant, they were recommending the BCMR consider his request as it appeared there was an administrative error in the completion of his DD Form 214 (Exhibit C).  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denial.  The DD Form 214 was prepared in accordance with governing directives and name use supported by his military records.   The applicant’s DD Form 4, DD Form 214 and the DOD Personnel Security Questionnaire dated 21 Sep 89 reflect the spelling of his middle name as currently reflected on his DD Form 214.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 24 Aug 17 for comment (Exhibit E), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2STM 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-2016-03866 in Executive Session on 3 Apr 18

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 22 Sep 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C.  Letter to Applicant, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 22 Dec 16.
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 9 Jan 17. 
Exhibit E:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 24 Aug 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.