RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01416

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be amended to add the words “United States” to the 
Department, Component and Branch area (block 2) of the form.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

By omitting the words “United States” before “Air Force-Reg AF,” 
it could be inferred he served in the Air Force of another 
country.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 2 Feb 79, the applicant initially entered the Regular Air 
Force and served on active duty until he was discharged under 
honorable conditions on 21 Jun 82.

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/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice.  The governing directive for preparation 
of the DD Form 214, AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, directs 
"AIR FORCE" (as in "Department of the Air Force") as the proper 
entry in block 2 (Department, Component and Branch).  A review 
of the applicant’s records indicates he served in the Regular 
Air Force from 2 Feb 79 to 21 Jun 82; therefore, the applicant’s 
DD Form 214 accurately reflects his service.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 30 May 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-2014-01416 in Executive Session on 28 Jan 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:





The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-01416 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 27 Mar 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 29 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 14.