RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-04599

 	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Separation Program Designation (SPD) code be amended to LGH and his Reentry (RE) code be amended to 2X.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The SPD code had been changed so he could reenlist into the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve.  However, due to his Sleep Apnea, he could not join either component.  He needs the SPD code to be changed to LGH so he can receive separation pay.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air Force Staff Sergeant.  On 31 Mar 17, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and credited with 14 years, 1 months, and 27 days active service, with SPD code KBK, and RE code 1J.  

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends denying the application.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.  AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent copies of the Air Force evaluations to the applicant on 19 Jan 18 for comment (Exhibit E), 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 the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationales and recommendations of AFPC/DP2STM and AFPC/DP2SSM and finds 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-2017-04599 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 18:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atch, dated 29 Aug 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 18 Jan 18.
Exhibit D. Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 18 Jan 18.
Exhibit E:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 19 Jan 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.