RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03185
			COUNSEL:  NONE
	 		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, Item 28c, Major Courses, be changed to add 
“Heavy Jet Bomber” and two other medium bombers.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Upon completion of Basic Training he completed B-47 Bomber 
training after approximately six months.  He was subsequently 
assigned to Germany for three years and was trained on the upkeep 
and maintenance of the RB-57 and RB-66.  His original Air Force 
Specialty Code (AFSC) was “4313D,” which denotes Aircraft Mechanic 
(Two Engine) and after working on the RB-57 and RB-66 aircraft, 
his AFSC was changed to “4313E,” which denotes Aircraft Mechanic 
(Four Engine).  He was never given paperwork after completing 
training and his records were destroyed in a fire at the Air Force 
Records building.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, copies of his DD Form 214, VA Form 21-418, Statement in 
Support of Claim; DD Form 256AF, Honorable Discharge Certificate 
and various other documents associated with his request.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 12 Mar 
1954 through 26 Nov 1957.

On 14 Aug 2013, AFPC/DPSIT invited the applicant to provide 
additional documentation or evidence verifying he completed formal 
schools for Heavy Jet Bomber B-47 and two other medium bomber 
schools.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial.  DPSIT states that after a thorough 
examination of the applicant’s record, no evidence of additional 
school completions was noted.

The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 Jan 2014, 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 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 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 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 this application in 
Executive Session on 15 Apr 2014, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:

      , Panel Chair
      , Member
      , Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2013-
03185 was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 7 Jan 2014.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 2014.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair






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