RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00460

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of separation (DOS) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from 2 Sep 16 to 27 Aug 16.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He requested his DOS be changed based on his ship date for basic training in the United States Coast Guard (USCG).  He received approval but it was kicked back when he went on terminal leave.  

Without a change in his DOS, his pay and time in service (TIS) with USCG will be affected.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 14 Sep 10, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force.  On 2 Sep 16, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 5 years, 11 months, and 19 days of active service.   

According to documentation provided by the applicant, he entered the USCG on 28 Aug 16.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  According to the Case Management System (CMS) the applicant applied for a change to his DOS on 27 Aug 16.  His request was withdrawn and the record states the applicant separated with an original approved DOS and no longer wished to change his separation date.  It was further noted to close the case, and the applicant went on terminal leave on 28 Jul 16 and no longer wished to pursue a change in his DOS, therefore no further action was taken to change the DOS.

A complete copy of the AFPC/D2STM evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Oct 17 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we believe the applicant is the victim of an injustice.  While we note the comments of AFPC/DP2STM recommending relief be denied based on no evidence of an error by the Air Force, we believe that relief is warranted because by the applicant being reflected in two federal statues during the same period creates a conflict with his Air Force and USCG records.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his Date of Separation from the Air Force be changed to reflect 27 August 2016, rather than 2 September 2016.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00460 in Executive Session on 30 Nov 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-00460 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jan 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 29 Sep 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 Oct 17.

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.