RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03797

XXXXXXXXXXXXX				COUNSEL: NONE

							HEARING: NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His current DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect the following:

Parachute training/J prefix to Air Force specialty code (AFSC) 2E153;

Parachutist badge (administratively corrected);

US Army Airborne Course 2E-SI5PSQI7/011-SQIP (administratively corrected).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While he was active duty he completed the US Army Airborne Parachutist course at Fort Benning, GA, and was awarded AFSC J2E153.  Since some of his DD Forms 214 reflected the parachutist badge he assumed the information would be included on his final DD Form 214.  While applying for retirement to the Retired Reserve he discovered he would have to apply to have his record corrected.  Information is provided on his Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) document.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is an Air Force Reserve chief master sergeant.  

AFPC/DP2SSM was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to the Army Basic Parachute Badge.  AFPC/DPSIT was able to verify the applicant’s entitlement to RLW Airborne Parachutist course.  Upon final Board decision, AFPC/DP2STM will administratively correct the applicant’s personnel record to reflect this information.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3DW recommends denying the application.  

According to AFI 36-2108, Airman Classification, dated 31 Oct 94, qualification for award of the “J” prefix include: successfully complete parachute training, meet physical standards to perform parachute duty, and hold a parachutist rating.  While the applicant successfully completed parachute training, there were no documents/evidence confirming the applicant met all required qualifications for award of the “J” prefix.  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 19 Jul 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

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/DP3DW 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, beyond that rendered administratively.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  

The applicant be informed that 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-2017-03797 in Executive Session on 21 Aug 18:

	, Panel Chair
	, Panel Member
	, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:  Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 14 Aug 17.
Exhibit B:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3DW, dated 15 Jun 17.
Exhibit D:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 19 Jul 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 regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-03797.