RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-01324

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Force of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected in Item 17c, “Date of Entry,” to reflect 1968 instead of 1963.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The date of enlistment on his DD Form 214 is incorrect as he would have been 14 years old.  He enlisted in 1968.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to documents extracted from his military personnel record, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 March 1968, served as an Airframe Repairman and was progressively promoted to the grade of Airman First Class (A1C), E-3.  On 2 December 1969, he was notified by his commander that he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force, for unsuitability under the provisions of AFM 39-12, Chapter 2; section a, paragraph 2-4b.  The reason for the proposed action was that medical authorities determined the applicant possessed a character and behavior disorder.  Subsequent to the file being found legally sufficient, the discharge authority approved the separation and directed the applicant be discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service.  The applicant was released from active duty on 12 February 1970 and was credited with 1 year, 11 months, and 5 days of active duty service.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.  


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIPV recommends denial.  DPSIPV states that the applicant’s enlistment date is correctly recorded on his DD Form 214.  

The complete AFPC/DPSIPV evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. 


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In further support of his request, the applicant submits a personal statement, reiterates his contention that his enlistment dates is incorrect and submits supporting documents.  

The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.  


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.  

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission, to include his rebuttal, 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Since it appears the applicant does not have a legible copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, we recommend the applicant be furnished a legible copy of his DD Form 214.  In view of the above and in the 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 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.  


The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 6 January 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		Panel Chair
		Member
		Member


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01324 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149 dated 22 March 2014, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIPV, dated 21 May 2014,
            w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 2014.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 5 Oct 2014.