RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03095

      COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect he was awarded a 5-skill level in 
the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 2A551, Aerospace Maintenance 
Journeyman.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In October 2011, he completed his Career Development Course and 
earned a passing end-of-course test score to be awarded his      
5-skill level in the 2A551 AFSC.  However, his AFSC was 
restructured [due to multiple airframes being removed from AFSC 
2A5X1] to 2A534.  He believes this error is preventing him from 
earning certificates from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 2 Mar 10.

On 18 Oct 11, the applicant earned his 5-skill level in the AFSC 
2A551, Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman, as his primary AFSC.

On 29 Sep 12, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, 
and was credited with 2 years, 6 months, and 28 days of active 
service.

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/DPSIC recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or an injustice.  Instructions for documenting the primary 
specialty section of the DD Form 214 include the “number, title 
and years and months in specialty and additional specialty numbers 
and titles involving periods of one or more years.”  Although the 
applicant's AF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-job Training, 
documents his primary AFSC as 2A551, effective 18 Oct 11, there is 
no evidence he performed duty in that AFSC for a period of one 
year or more, as required to be documented in block 11 of his 
DD Form 214.  Therefore, the applicant’s primary specialty 
“2A534B, Refuel and Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, KC-10, 
2 Years and 4 Months,” is correct.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIC evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the applicant 
on 27 Oct 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 timely filed.

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.  With 
regards to the applicant’s contention the lack of a 5-Skill level 
on his DD Form 214 is preventing him from earning civilian 
certifications, we recommend the applicant retain the 
AF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-job Training, and provide it 
to future employers as evidence he has indeed earned his 5-skill 
level in Aerospace Maintenance.  Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the requested relief.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will 
materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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-2014-03095 in Executive Session on 22 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Jul 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIC, dated 18 Aug 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 14.