RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00920 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His name, as reflected on his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected from “ to APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) made him aware his name was incorrect. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 23 May 73 and served on active duty until he was honorably discharged on 22 May 77. The applicant subsequently served in the Tennessee Air National Guard from 7 Mar 81 until 17 Feb 84, when he was honorably discharged. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Air Force Instruction 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7.3, Note 5 states “Do not correct records of former members unless evidence proves the name used while serving with the Air Force was erroneously recorded.” A review of the applicant’s records revealed that he enlisted, served, and was released from Active Duty under the name of “.” An Air Force Form 281, Notification of Change in Service Member’s Official Records, dated 25 Jun 85, was found in the applicant’s record but this change did not take effect until well after the applicant was released from Active duty on 22 May 77 and while the applicant was serving as a Reserve member. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIRP 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 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. While a review of the applicant’s records revealed an official name change request, said request was initiated after the applicant was discharged from the Air National Guard and when he no was no longer affiliated with the military service, as an active, reserve, or retired member. Therefore, in view of the fact that AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7.3, Note 5 indicates that records of former members should not be corrected unless evidence proves the name used was erroneously recorded while serving with the Air Force, we find no basis to conclude the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice and therefore find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2014-00920 in Executive Session on 22 Jan 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00920 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 20 Mar 014. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.