RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02988

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to show he was given a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army.   

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Based on his qualification and position as a ship and aircraft recognition instructor at New Castle Army Air Force Base in New Castle Delaware, his record should be corrected to show that he was commissioned in the grade of second lieutenant.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 15 Sep 42, the applicant enlisted into the Army/Air Corps.

On 10 Sep 43, the applicant completed the Naval Training School (recognition) course at Ohio State University and then was assigned to New Castle Army Air Base for approximately 36 months after training.

On 25 Nov 45, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Army/Air Corps in the grade of sergeant.  He was credited with 3 years, 2 months, and 11 days of service. 

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2LT recommends denying the application.  The applicant provided a copy of his WD AGO Form 100, Separation Qualification Record, indicating he served 2 months as a Private and 36 months as a Sergeant. The separation document does not indicate he was ever commissioned as an officer or promoted to the grade of second lieutenant.

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 14 May 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not 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/DP2LT 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.

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-2017-02988 in Executive Session on 20 Jun 18:

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 31 Mar 16.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 29 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 14 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 for Docket Number BC-2017-02988.