RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-02961

	COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, block 12h, Initial Entry Training, be corrected to reflect 9 Mar 81 versus 17 Mar 89. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The “Initial Entry Training” date is incorrect because it fails to reflect his total time served.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force colonel.

On 9 Mar 81, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.  He received a commission as a second lieutenant on 17 Mar 89.  On 31 Aug 15, the applicant retired from the Regular Air Force with credit for 26 years, 5 months and 14 days of active service.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period 17 Mar 89 to 31 Aug 15 reflects his “Initial Entry Training” date as 17 Mar 89.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application, indicating there is no error in regards to block 12h, Initial Entry Training, of the applicant’s DD Form 214.  Based on the governing policy for completion of the DD Form 214, block 12h is to be populated to match block 12a, Date Entered Active Duty this Period.  The current Personnel Service Delivery guide, dated 1 October 2017, states, “[f]or RegAF, enter the date entered active duty this period (block 12a). The date entered shall not be prior to the effective date of the DD Form 214.”  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 18 May 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2STM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-02961 in Executive Session on 26 Jul 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atch, dated 6 Jun 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, w/atch, dated 2 May 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 18 May 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.