RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04771

  						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her deployment in support of Operation DESERT STORM be reflected on her latest DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Headquarters must have lost the documentation on her participation in Operation DESERT STORM because when she questioned why her tour in Saudi Arabia wasn’t reflected on her DD Form 214, headquarters requested original orders and her 
travel voucher.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Technical Sergeant during the period of time in question.

Under Reserve Order EK-0027, dated 1 Oct 09, the applicant was assigned to the Retired Reserve effective 1 Jan 10, awaiting eligibility to collect retired pay at age 60.  

On 17 Dec 14, ARPC/DPTS issued the applicant a DD Form 214 covering the period 23 May 99 through 2 Aug 99, which included the following statement in the Remarks section (Block 18):  “Member served in support of Operation DESERT STORM IAW 10, USC 12301(d), from 26 May 99 to 20 Jul 99.”    

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Per AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, a member must complete 90 days or more consecutive active duty days or be in support of a national emergency or contingency operation to receive a DD Form 214.  The latest DD Form 214 in a member’s record is for completion of required active service for the period 3 Apr 06 through 29 Mar 07, and not for retirement.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS 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 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 ARPC/DPTS 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.


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-2014-04771 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 19 Nov 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 23 Dec 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 15.


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