RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-05129
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to reflect his rank as technical sergeant (E-6), 
instead of staff sergeant (E-5).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His unit/organization failed to process his amended retirement order prior to his retirement.

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, amended and original retirement orders.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 26 Oct 79, the applicant enlisted in the Puerto Rico Air National Guard (PRANG).

On 9 Aug 89, the applicant was honorably discharged from the PRANG and transferred to the Air Force Reserve, effective 10 Aug 89.

On 24 Aug 06, the applicant was demoted from the grade of technical sergeant (E-6) to staff sergeant (E-5), with a date of 
rank of 18 May 89, effective 15 Aug 06.

On 8 Jun 12, the applicant was released from active duty upon completion of required active service in the grade of staff 
sergeant (E-5).

On 24 Apr 13, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) directed the applicant be permanently disability retired from active service 
with a physical disability rating of 60 percent.
On 28 May 13, the applicant was relieved from active duty and 
permanently disability retired in the grade of technical sergeant 
(E-6) with a physical disability rating of 60 percent, effective 
29 May 13.



AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
	
ARPC/DPTS recommends denial indicating there was no evidence of an 
error or injustice.  The applicant was a staff sergeant (E-5) at 
the time of his last active duty period of service from 10 Jul 
06 to 8 Jun 12.  On 15 Aug 06, he was administratively demoted to 
the grade of E-5 and was not on active duty upon his placement on 
the Permanent Disability for Retirement Listing (PDRL).  On 29 May 
13, he effectively retired with the highest grade held as an E-6.

A complete copy of the DPTS 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 10 Jan 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).


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.  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 absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly 
discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-05129 in Executive Session on 28 Aug 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		                    , Panel Chair
		                 , Member
		                  , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Oct 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPTS, dated 20 Dec 13, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jan 14.