RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-04781

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be advanced to the grade of master sergeant (MSgt) on the 
retired list.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was promoted to the grade of MSgt on 1 Aug 89 and 
satisfactorily served in that grade for three years and three 
months.  He was reduced to the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) 
and served his confinement.  He believes not advancing him to 
the highest grade he held, especially since he has paid his debt 
to society, is double jeopardy.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
28 Jan 69.

The applicant was tried by court-martial for wrongful use of 
marijuana on or about 25 May 92 and 24 Jun 92.  He was sentenced 
to 30 days confinement, a reprimand, and a reduction in grade to 
SSgt (E-5).

On 13 Jul 92, the applicant applied for retirement.  On 
18 Jul 92, in accordance with Special Order AC-014635, he was 
released from active duty in the grade of MSgt on 31 Jan 93 and 
retired, effective 1 Feb 93.  He was credited with 20 years and 
3 days of active service.

On 29 Apr 93, the Secretary of the Air Force determined the 
applicant had not served satisfactorily in the higher grade of 
MSgt, but found that he served satisfactorily in the grade of 
technical sergeant (TSgt) and directed he be advanced to the 
grade TSgt on the Retired List.
On 11 Apr 14, Special Order AC – 100052, rescinded Special Order 
AC-014635 to adjust the applicant’s service dates, retired grade 
and highest grade held on active duty.  Effective 1 Feb 93, the 
applicant was retired in the grade of SSgt and credited with 23 
years, 11 months and 6 days of active duty.  The highest grade 
held while on active duty was MSgt.  By amendment the order was 
amended to reflect the advancement to TSgt effective 25 Feb 99. 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice noting the Secretary Air Force 
Personnel Council (SAFPC) previously considered the applicant’s 
request for advancement on the retired list and determined he 
did not serve satisfactorily in the higher grade of MSgt but 
found he served satisfactorily in the grade of TSgt and directed 
advancement to that grade on the Retired List when his active 
duty service and service on the retired list totaled 30 years.  
However, during the review of the applicant’s request it was 
found the applicant’s original retirement order erroneously 
reflected his grade as MSgt.  A new order was published 
correcting his grade to reflect SSgt.  The order was further 
amended to include the advancement to the grade of TSgt, 
effective 25 Feb 99.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 2 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD:

After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the 
available evidence of record, we find the application untimely.  
Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged 
error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, 
United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-
2603.  Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the delay 
in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises 
issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the 
merits.  Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of 
justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely 
manner.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the 
interest of justice to waive the untimeliness.  It is the 
decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as 
untimely.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-04781 in Executive Session on 23 Sep 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 11 Apr 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jul 14.