RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05917
		COUNSEL:  NONE
	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that he attained the grade 
of staff sergeant (SSgt, E-5).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Documents showing he satisfactorily held the grade of SSgt are 
not available or were destroyed.

The applicant provides no documents in support of his request.

His complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

In a letter to the applicant dated 13 Feb 2013, ARPC/DPTT 
invited the applicant to provide additional documentation 
showing that he satisfactorily held the grade of SSgt.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPPT recommends denial.  DPPT states that a review of all 
available military records show the highest grade held by the 
applicant was that of senior airman (SrA, E-4).  This grade was 
determined when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve 
effective 16 Mar 1999.  There is no documentation that shows he 
ever held the grade of SSgt.

The complete DPTT evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 3 May 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant 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 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 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 following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 27 Aug 2013, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603:

     , Panel Chair
     , Member
     , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-05917:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Dec 2012.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Military Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 30 Apr 2013, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 May 2013.




                                   
                                   Acting Panel Chair

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