RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03500 INDEX CODE: 100.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 be changed to reflect he suffered a combat wound on 28 April 2006. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He suffered a combat wound while assigned to Camp Bucca, Iraq. In support of his application, the applicant submits a personal letter, and a copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a letter from his congressman, AF IMT 1168, Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complaint, copies of his medical records, a letter from his senator and a memo for record. Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 1 October 2002, in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years. On 28 April 2006, the applicant was escorting a detainee to the isolation box. The detainee refused to enter the isolation box; instead, he turned and tried to escape. As the detainee was taken to the ground, the applicant lost his footing and rolled his ankle. At that point, the detainee came down of top his ankle which caused the ankle to snap. On 28 November 2006, the applicant was placed on the temporary disability retired list in the retired grade of senior airman. He completed 4 years, 1 month and 27 days of service. On 13 May 2008, AFPC/DPSOY informed the applicant that the only way to show that someone suffered combat wounds would be if they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. Otherwise, there is no other authorized entry for the DD Form 214 to show combat wounds or combat action. ________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we do not find his assertion, in and by itself, sufficiently persuasive to override the information provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility. In this respect, we note that the only way to show that someone suffered combat wounds on the DD Form 214 would be if they were awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that 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-2007-03500 in Executive Session on 11 June 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in regard to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03500: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Sept 07, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOY, dated 13 May 2008. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 2008.