RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02908 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The 2T211, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) be removed from his military personnel records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not scheduled to attend technical training school, nor was he given the career development course (CDC), or issued a government driver’s license during the time of his Reserve duty at Homestead Air Force Base. The 30474 Ground Radio AFSC is the only AFSC he has held since 1996. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to documents extracted from the automated records management system (ARMS), the applicant enlisted in the Massachusetts Air National Guard (ANG) on 26 August 1980. Upon his voluntary relocation to find employment in Florida, he was transferred to the Inactive Reserves effective 18 November 1994. Effective 26 September 2008, the applicant was assigned to a Florida ANG unit and was classified as an Air Transportation Specialist with the Duty AFSC (DASFC) of 2T251. He subsequently requested to be reassigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), which was made effective on 28 June 2010. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1K states in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36- 2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted), paragraph 2.3.2. Air Force personnel in technical training are awarded the 1-skill level AFSC in the specialty they are enrolled in at technical training as their Control AFSC (CAFSC). AFI 36-2101, paragraph 3.3 states, in part, the DAFSC for enlisted personnel must match the CAFSC unless the enlisted Airman is on temporary duty (TDY) outside the CAFSC. In the case of the applicant, the AFSC of 2T211 denotes the 1-skill level (helper) which identifies personnel initially classified in an Air Force Specialty when entering the Air Force or when retraining. The applicant met the conditions as outlined by Air Force guidance that warranted him being classified as a 2T211. The complete AFRC/A1K evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 September 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). To date, this office has not received a response. ________________________________________________________________ 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we believe relief is warranted. The applicant contends that he was not afforded the required training to attain a skill level in the 2T2X1 Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). We note the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility, indicating the applicant met the conditions as outlined by Air Force guidance that warranted his being classified as a 2T211, 1-skill level (helper), because of his retraining status and therefore, they recommend denial of his request. Even though it appears there was no error on the part of the Air Force in effecting the applicant’s AFSC, we believe it would be an injustice to require him to continue to carry the AFSC in light of the fact that he was not provided necessary training in order to be properly developed in the AFSC. Based on the above, we recommend that the applicant’s record be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 31 May 2008, he was assigned a control and duty Air Force Specialty Code of 9A200 - Enlisted Airman Awaiting Discharge, Separation or Retirement; rather than 2T211 - Air Transportation. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 5 March 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02908 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 26 June 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 18 September 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 September 2012. Dear: Your application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, AFBCMR BC-2012-02908 has been finalized. The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force. The office responsible for making the correction will inform you when your records have been changed. After correction, the records will be reviewed to determine if you are entitled to any monetary benefits as a result of the correction of records. This determination is made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS-IN), Indianapolis, Indiana, and involves the assembly and careful checking of finance records. It may also be necessary for the DFAS-IN to communicate directly with you to obtain additional information to ensure the proper settlement of your claim. Because of the number and complexity of claims workload, you should expect some delay. We assure you, however, that every effort will be made to conclude this matter at the earliest practical date. Sincerely, 2. Attachments: 1. Record of Board Proceedings 2. Directive cc: DFAS-IN AFBCMR BC-2012-02908 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating, be corrected to show that on 31 May 2008, he was assigned a control and duty Air Force Specialty Code of 9A200 - Enlisted Airman Awaiting Discharge, Separation or Retirement; rather than 2T211 - Air Transportation.