RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04566 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His military records be corrected to reflect he was retired from 
the Air Force Reserve instead of discharged. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He applied for retirement in Feb 10. The form was given to his 
commander to sign and as far as he knows, the form was processed 
and he was retired. However, his military personnel flight 
(MPF) erroneously discharged him instead. He did not receive 
any discharge papers, nor was he notified of any pending action 
against him. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
separation order. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he was 
discharged from the Air Force Reserve in the grade of technical 
sergeant (E-6) on 9 Mar 10. Information extracted from the 
Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates he was 
credited with 27 years, 2 months, and 28 days of total reserve 
service. 

 

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

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. Transfer to the retired reserve does not 
happen automatically; a member must apply by submitting an 
application to the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) 
Retirements branch for approval and processing. ARPC has no 
record of receiving such an application from the applicant. The 
applicant is a former member of the Air Force Reserve who was 
discharged from the Air Force Reserve on 9 Mar 10 at his 
expiration term of service (ETS). He attained over 20 years of 
satisfactory service, thus attaining the requisite service 
requirements for Reserve retired pay under the provisions of 
10 USC 12731. He was notified of his eligibility for retired 
pay on 14 Mar 03 and, despite his former member status, will be 
eligible for retired pay on his 60th birthday on  XXX 21. He 
is also eligible to a DoD identification card which entitles him 
access to commissary and exchange facilities, as well as other 
military installation privileges. He is ineligible to reenlist 
for the sole purpose of facilitating his transfer to the retired 
reserve. 

 

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Feb 11 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 timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After 
careful consideration of applicant's request and the available 
evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of error or 
injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions 
stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the 
evidence of record and have not been rebutted by the applicant. 
Absent persuasive evidence the applicant was denied rights to 
which he was entitled, appropriate regulations were not 
followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we find no 
basis to disturb the existing record. 

 

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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-2010-04566 in Executive Session on 7 Sep 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 
The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Nov 10, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 19 Jan 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Feb 11.