RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02006

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of separation (DOS) on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from 1 Sep 16 to 27 Aug 16.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He transferred from active duty to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).  He reported for basic training with USCG on 28 Aug 16.

Without a change in his DOS, his time in service with USCG will be affected.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 16 Nov 10, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force.  On 1 Sep 16, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 5 years, 9 months, and 16 days of active service.   

According to Department of Defense Manpower Data Center documentation provided by the applicant, his active duty service with the Air Force ended on 27 Aug 16 and his active duty service with the USCG began on 28 Aug 16.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D.  

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends approval, indicating there is evidence of an error or an injustice.  A complete copy of the AFPC/D2STM evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2LT recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LT evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the applicant on 14 Dec 17, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we believe the applicant is the victim of an injustice.  While we note the comments of AFPC/DP2LT recommending relief be denied, we find it more likely than not the applicant’s correct separation date was 27 Aug 16, based on the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center evidence supplied by the applicant.  The applicant’s pre-separation counseling checklist, dated 1 Jun 16, includes entries that the applicant’s anticipated separation date was 1 Aug 16, that he was transitioning to the Active Duty United States Coast Guard and already had a ship date, and that he was transferring active service.  Showing the applicant in two federal statues during the same period creates a conflict with his Air Force and USCG records, and we agree with the AFPC/DP2STM recommendation to change his date of separation.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his date of separation from the United States Air Force was 27 August 2016 rather than 1 September 2016.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-02006 in Executive Session on 5 Apr 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	, Panel Chair
	, Panel Member
	, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-02006 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Apr 17, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 26 Oct 17.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 7 Nov 17.
Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 Dec 17.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above matter.