RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01970 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Date of Birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer 
or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 5 September 1963 
separation be changed from “10 December 1939” to “15 July 1939.” 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The error was made at the time of separation. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant was enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 
28 February 1956 for a period of four years. He was honorably 
discharged, on 27 February 1960 for the purpose of immediate 
reenlistment. 

 

On 28 February 1960, the applicant reenlisted for a period of 
four years. On 5 September 1963, he was honorably discharged on 
under the provisions of AFR 39-14 and credited with 7 years, 
6 months, and 10 days of active duty service. 

 

The applicant’s DD Form 4, Enlistment Record, dated 
28 February 1956 and his DD Form 214, dated 27 February 1960 
lists his DOB as “10 February 1939.” The DD Form 4, dated 
28 February 1960 and his DD Form 214, dated 5 September 1963 
list his DOB as “10 December 1939.” 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial, stating, in part, AFI 36-2609, Military Personnel Records System, permits changes to be made 
for former members if it’s shown that the Air Force erroneously 


recorded the data in question when the veteran enlisted. 
Additionally, Table A7 requires the source document for the 
requested change be either the original or a certified/notarized 
copy of the original. 

 

DPSIRP advised the applicant, by letter, to resubmit his request 
for reconsideration, with a certified/notarized copy of his 
birth certificate. However, he did not respond. 

 

A review of the applicant’s record revealed his original 
enlistment contract and DD Form 214, reflects a DOB of 
10 February 1939. The review also reflects that his second 
enlistment and DD Form 214 records his DOB as 10 December 1939. 
No documentation was found in his record reflecting a DOB of 
15 July 1939. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIRP evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 8 October 2010 for review and comment within 
30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office Exhibit D. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

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

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

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 agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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 relief sought in this application. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-01970 in Executive Session on 6 January 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 May 10. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 28 Sep 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Oct 10. 

 

 

 

 

 Vice Chair