RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04755

   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The statement “Separated from Active Duty to accept Civilian Federal Employment” be added to the remarks section (Block 18) of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

This statement was omitted when his DD Form 214 was generated due to a lack of understanding of the remarks in Block 18 and Federal Employee Rights. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 1 Aug 07.

On 2 Dec 12, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, with a Narrative Reason for Separation of “Completion of Required Active Service,” and was credited with five years, four months, and two 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/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Neither DODI 1336.01, Certificate Of Release Or Discharge From Active Duty, or AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, or Air Force policy allow 
statements in the remarks section (Block 18) concerning a reason or justification of a separation.  The reason for separation is captured in Blocks 26 and 28 of the DD Form 214.  The applicant voluntarily separated after completion of 
his obligated service.  Governing directives do not allow speculation as to why a member chooses to voluntarily separate.  The applicant’s DD Form 214 was prepared in accordance with governing directives and policy.  

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 25 Feb 15, 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 AFPC/DPSOR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  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.


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-2014-04755 in Executive Session on 11 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Nov 14.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 23 Dec 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 15.