RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00198 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His military records be corrected to reflect his service and points earned between 31 Mar 54 and 26 Sep 56 while assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard (ARNG). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His retirement points do not show the service time he spent in the Wisconsin ARNG. When he enlisted in the Air Force he was told that all military records of the time period when he was in the Wisconsin ARNG was destroyed in a fire. Therefore, he did not start researching this matter until Jun 12. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Army Reserves on 31 Mar 54. On 26 Sep 56, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and transferred to the Regular Air Force, effective 27 Sep 56. On 17 Jun 60, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and transferred to the Air Force Reserve, effective 18 Jun 60. On 11 Oct 96, the applicant was retired, and was credited with 23 years, 8 months, and 21 days of service per Title 10 USC, Section 12732. 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/DPTT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. A review of the applicant’s records revealed he was given credit for service and points between 31 Mar 54 and 30 Nov 55 while assigned to the Wisconsin ARNG, and that he was a civilian between 1 Dec 55 and 25 Sep 56. The information typed on the Honorable Discharge Certificate provided by the applicant indicating he enlisted on 31 Mar 54 into the Army Ready Reserve and transferred on 4 Jul 56 to the Army Reserve is not supported by the preponderance of evidence; NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, AF Form 526, ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary, reflecting the duration and termination of the applicant’s participation and service. The applicant’s final AF Form 526, showing a break in service (civilian time) from 1 Dec 55 to 26 Sep 56 accurately reflects his primary service and participation documents, and correctly captures his service in the Wisconsin ARNG. A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT 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 1 Apr 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. While the applicant claims a date of discovery of less than three years ago, in our view, the reasonable date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice was more than three years ago and the application is therefore untimely; 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 the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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-2015-00198 in Executive Session on 9 Sep 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00198 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Oct 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 10 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Apr 15.