RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03202 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Her records be updated to reflect air force specialty code (AFSC) 3S051, Personnel Journeyman, instead of 3S031, Personnel Apprentice. 2. Her records be corrected to reflect the last name of instead of . ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her records were not updated to reflect the five skill level she worked hard to obtain. Also, she changed her name back to and would like for her records to be annotated as such. She would like these corrections made so that she may rejoin the military. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate she enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 6 Mar 07. On 20 Feb 09, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge with a narrative reason for separation of a pattern of misconduct. She was credited with 1 year, 11 months, and 15 days of total active service. The applicant’s records do not contain any documents related to the applicant’s general discharge, so the circumstances surrounding her discharge could not be verified. However, the presumption of regularity dictates that, absent evidence to the contrary, that the discharge was carried out in accordance with the governing instructions and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIC recommends approval of the applicant’s request to have her skill level updated to reflect 3S051. According to the applicant’s AF Form 910, Enlisted Performance Report (AB thru TSgt), during the period 6 Mar 07 thru 5 Nov 08, her duty AFSC is listed at 3S051, Personnel Journeyman. Since she performed as a 3S051, it should be annotated in her records. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIC evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial of the applicant’s request for her records to reflect a last name change. In accordance with Air Force Instruction, 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7.2, the applicant must provide the appropriate legal documentation to support a name change. In this case, a review of the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) shows her official last name at the time of her discharge is the same name as reflected on her DD Form 214. Since the applicant did not submit an original or certified copy of the required legal documentation to support her request for a name change and she has no continuing affiliation with the Air Force as a Reserve member or retiree, there is no basis to amend her military records. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIRP evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the applicant on 24 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). ________________________________________________________________ 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 with respect to the applicant’s request to change her last name as it appears in her military records. 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 AFPC/DPSIRP and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice with respect to her request for a name change. 4. Notwithstanding the above, sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice in regards to the applicant’s request for correction of her duty air force specialty code (DAFSC), as it appears on her DD Form 214. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSIC and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that corrective action is warranted. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s record be corrected to the extent indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with her 20 February 2009 discharge, be corrected in Block 11, Primary Specialty, to reflect “3S051, Personnel Journeyman,” rather than “3S031, Personnel Apprentice”. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03202 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03202 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Jun 13. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIC, dated 31 Jan 14, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 4 Nov 13. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Feb 14. 1