RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04618

XXXX XXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  The social security number on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  During his military service, he discovered that he shared a social security number with another individual and took the steps to resolve the discrepancy.  The social security administration quickly issued him a new social security number; however, he failed to take the necessary steps to correct his military records.  The incorrect social security number prevents him from utilizing services he has earned.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 17 Jul 92 to 16 Jul 96.  A review of the applicant’s records indicate the social security shown on his documents are consistent with the social security number indicated on his DD Form 214.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  Air Force Instruction 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, dictates that the social security number for former members should not be corrected unless evidence proves the social security number used while serving with the Air Force was incorrect or erroneously recorded.  The applicant’s official military personnel file reveals all documents contain the same social security number he enlisted, served and was discharged under, which is correctly reflected on his DD Form 214.  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 6 Dec 17 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2SSM 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:  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04618 in Executive Session on 22 Mar 18:

	 Panel Chair
	 Member
	 Member

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

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 12 Nov 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 30 Nov 17.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 6 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.