RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01059 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be issued a DD Form 2 AF, (Reserve)(Red) Identification (ID) 
Card. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He does not agree with the regulation stating this earned 
benefit is no longer authorized. He enlisted in February 1963 
as a communications officer and was honorably discharged as a 
captain. He transferred to the active Reserves. He had several 
conversations with the Air Force Academy recruiting office and 
was an advisor for the Civil Air Patrol. He considers these 
assignments completion of his remaining nine and a half years of 
commitment. 

 

He was involuntarily transferred to the Reserves without pay or 
medical benefits but was authorized the DD Form 2 AF, Red ID 
Card, to gain access to military installations for the services 
he was authorized to receive. His card was confiscated by the 
Wyoming National Guard and he was told it was no longer 
authorized. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and documents from his Master Personnel Record. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant served in the Air National Guard from 7 February 
1963 to 15 July 1970. After tendering his resignation, he was 
honorably discharged from the Minnesota ANG and transferred to 
the Reserves. On 31 July 1981, he was assigned to the Retired 
Reserve Section which entitled him to the DD Form 2 AF (Reserve) 
(Red). 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 


AFPC/DPTT recommends denial. The applicant was assigned to the 
Honorary Retired Reserve (HRR) and issued an Armed Forces 
Identification Card, DD Form 2 AF Reserve effective 31 July 
1981. He attained the age of 37 and completed a minimum of 
8 years of service as described in 10 U.S.C. 1332 (A)(2), but 
was not eligible for retirement pay at age 60. 

 

The HRR program was eliminated when DOD Directive 1200.15 was 
revoked and replaced by an updated version which no longer 
authorized the program. Air Force Instruction 36-3026, Identification Card for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their 
Eligible Family Members, and Other Eligible Personnel, states 
“Do not issue the DD Form 2 ID Card to honorary retirees, they 
are no longer entitled to an ID Card, per public Law 101-510.” 

 

The complete DPTT evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant reiterates he continued periodic communication 
with the Reserve office to continue his service as an Academy 
recruiter or Civil Air Patrol coordinator. These assignments 
contributed to his reserve retirement. 

 

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit E. 

 

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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 an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of this 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 the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 
Additionally, the fact the applicant does not agree with the 
change in policy that eliminated his entitlement to the DD Form 
2AF does not constitute error or injustice. It appears this 
policy is being equally applied to all members similarly 
situated. The applicant has not provided details of why his ID 
card was confiscated; however, the policy does not allow for it 
to be replaced. 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 that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of 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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01059 in Executive Session on 4 January 2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPTT, dated 10 May 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit E. Applicant’s Response, 19 Jul 11, w/atchs. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair