RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00043 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1. Her 9 Nov 14, DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, Foreign Service time, be corrected to reflect her two deployments to Afghanistan (Administratively resolved).  

2. Her 9 Nov 14, DD Form 214, be corrected to reflect the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt) versus staff sergeant (SSgt).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She deployed twice to Afghanistan, and she is only credited with six months and fourteen days of Foreign Service time.  Additionally, she just finished her Individual Ready Reserve time in the active Reserve and was promoted to the grade of TSgt.  She wants her DD Form 214 changed to reflect this grade.

The applicant’s complete submission, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 10 Nov 08.

On 9 Nov 14, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, was credited with six years of active service, and transferred to the AF Reserves. 

On 30 Mar 16, Reserve Order P-1604, promoted the applicant to the grade of TSgt.  

On 28 Sep 17, AFPC/DP3AM issued the applicant a “boots on ground” memorandum for Afghanistan and Germany.  DP3AM requested her DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect two years, six months, and fourteen days of Foreign Service.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SPP recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  A review of the applicant’s record reveals she entered Regular active duty 10 Nov 08 in the grade of AB (E-1) for a period of six years.  She was promoted to the grade A1C (E-3) on 21 Apr 09, SrA (E-4) on 9 Nov 10, and SSgt (E-5) effective 1 Jul 12.  She was considered and non-selected for promotion to the grade of TSgt (E-6) during cycle 14E6, honorably discharged in the rank of SSgt on 9 Nov 14 after serving six years on Regular active duty and transferred to the Reserves.  Per Reserve Order P-1604, applicant was promoted to the rank of TSgt effective 30 Mar 16. Based on the documentation in her records, the applicant was discharged from Regular active duty in the proper grade of SSgt (E-5), therefore, her 9 Nov 14, DD Form 214, is correct.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2SPP evaluation is at Exhibit D.  

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 Dec 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00043 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00043 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, received 4 Jan 17.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3AM, dated 28 Sep 17, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2SPP, dated 5 Dec 17.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Dec 17, w/atch.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.